Unit 2 Review!

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What is a shortage in a market?

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A shortage occurs when the quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied at a given price, leading to unmet consumer demand.

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What is a surplus in a market?

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A surplus occurs when the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded at a given price, resulting in excess goods that are not sold.

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What is market equilibrium?

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Market equilibrium is the point where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in a stable market price.

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What happens when the price is set below the equilibrium price?

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When the price is set below equilibrium, a shortage occurs as buyers want to purchase more than sellers are willing to supply.

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What is the law of supply?

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The law of supply states that, all else being equal, an increase in price results in an increase in the quantity supplied.

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What is the law of demand?

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The law of demand states that, all else being equal, an increase in price results in a decrease in the quantity demanded.

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What is the effect of excess demand on price?

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Excess demand creates upward pressure on price, leading to potential price increases until equilibrium is reached.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What happens to the supply curve when production costs decrease?

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When production costs decrease, the supply curve shifts to the right, indicating an increase in supply at all price levels.

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What is a demand curve?

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A demand curve is a graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.

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What is a supply curve?

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A supply curve is a graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5