Topic Three, Part 3 - Equilibrium & Elasticity Flashcards
1
Q
What is excess demand?
A
Demand higher than supply
2
Q
What happens to the price when their is excess demand?
A
Consumers pay more for product
3
Q
What is Excess supply?
A
supply higher than demand
4
Q
What happens to the price when their is excess supply?
A
Suppliers lower price
5
Q
What is the most significant factors determining price elasticity of demand?
A
Availability of close-substitutes for a product