People scalping tickets for a jazz festival will be successful at selling the tickets for a profit

A. only when there is excess supply.
B. any time the jazz festival is popular.
C. when prices are too high.
D. when the price set by the festival organizers is less than the market equilibrium price.


Answer: D

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