Scalping is likely to appear when a price is set below equilibrium price by the seller.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

Scalpers will make a profit when they buy a product at a price below the equilibrium price and sell it at a higher price. So if a market price is set below equilibrium price, profit potential exists, which encourages scalping.

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