Equilibrium Flashcards
1
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equilibrium
A
occurs when demand is equal to supply, the market clears and there is no tendency for change
2
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disequilibrium
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occurs when the demand is not equal to supply, the market does not clear and there is a tendency for change
3
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excess supply
A
when supply exceeds demand, resulting in a surplus
4
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excess demand
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when demand exceeds supply, resulting in a shortage