Assume the market for gruel again, which recall is an inferior good. Suppose consumer income decreases once again, but now, at the same time, the number of sellers of gruel is also decreasing. Now, the equilibrium price of gruel ____ and the equilibrium quantity____. a. increases; decreases b.increases; is indeterminate c.increases; increases d. is indeterminate; decreases e. is indeterminate; increases

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Assume the market for gruel again, which recall is an inferior good. Suppose consumer income decreases once again, but now, at the same time, the number of sellers of gruel is also decreasing. Now, the equilibrium price of gruel ____ and the equilibrium quantity____.

a. increases; decreases

b.increases; is indeterminate

c.increases; increases

d. is indeterminate; decreases

e. is indeterminate; increases

 

(d. Is not the correct answer)

 

 

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