ECON: MICRO4 (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
ECON: MICRO4 (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781285423548
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 6.12PA
To determine

The market equilibrium quantity and price for corn and assess its shortage and surplus at the disequilibrium

Concept Introduction

Market equilibrium- The price and output combination where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied is known as the market equilibrium. Graphically it is the point of interaction of the demand and supply curve.

Market clearing price- The price at the market equilibrium is known as the market clearing price as any shortage or surplus existent at other prices are cleared or eliminated at this price.

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