Consider the following: “If a price is not an equilibrium price, there is a tendency for price to move to its equilibrium level. Regardless of whether the price is too high or too low to begin with, the adjustment process will increase the quantity of the good traded.” Determine whether the following statement is true, false, or uncertain. Explain your answer carefully using a supply and demand diagram.

Consider the following: “If a price is not an equilibrium price, there is a tendency for price to move to its equilibrium level. Regardless of whether the price is too high or too low to begin with, the adjustment process will increase the quantity of the good traded.” Determine whether the following statement is true, false, or uncertain. Explain your answer carefully using a supply and demand diagram.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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