What happens if price falls below the market clearing price?


A. Supply shifts in.

B. Demand shifts out.

C. Quantity demanded decreases, quantity supplied increases, and a surplus results.

D. Quantity demanded increases, quantity supplied decreases, and a shortage results.


D. Quantity demanded increases, quantity supplied decreases, and a shortage results.

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