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When the price is above the equilibrium, explain how market forces move the market price to equilibrium. Do the same when the price is below the equilibrium.
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When the price is above the equilibrium: a. At a higher price, the quantity supplied by producers is more than the quantity demanded by consumers. b. This creates a surplus in the market, as producers are unable to sell all their goods at the higher price. c. To Show more…
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