How do prices provide incentives in a competitive market?

a. Higher prices cause buyers to purchase less of a good or service.
b. Higher prices cause producers to make less of a good or service.
c. Lower prices result in buyers and sellers dropping out of the market.
d. Lower prices inspire buyers and sellers to become entrepreneurs.


a. Higher prices cause buyers to purchase less of a good or service.

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