The current market price for good Y is above the equilibrium price, and then the price of a subsitute good, X, increases. The demand curve for good Y shifts as a result. What is the likely outcome of the demand shift?
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The shortage increases. |
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B. |
The surplus decreases. |
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C. |
The surplus increases. |
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D. |
The shortage decreases |
Answer- Correct option is 'A'
The current market price for good Y is above the equilibrium price, and then the price of a subsitute good, X, increases. As a result, the demand curve for good Y shifts right, because substitute good is a good that can be used in place of another. If the price of one of the good rises, then the demand for substitute good is likely to increase. Now the outcome is a rightward shifts in demand or increase in demand will create a increase in shortage of supply of that good.
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