Supply and Demand Equilibrium

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Point at which supply and demand come together

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equilibrium

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When quantity demanded is more than quantity supplied

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excess demand

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When quantity supplied is not equal to quantity demanded

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disequilibrium

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Legal maximum that can be charged for a good.

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price ceiling

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When quantity supplied is greater than the quantity demanded, what is the condition known as?

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excess supply

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What is the government controlled price ceiling on apartment prices called?

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rent control

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When the government sets a price floor on earned income, it is called what?

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minimum wage

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Why does the government place price ceilings on some "essential" goods?

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to keep the goods from becoming too expensive

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When quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded at a certain price.

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surplus

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The financial and opportunity costs consumers pay in looking for a good or service.

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search costs