Asked by Rafaiel Ghazaryan on May 12, 2024

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If the quantity of housing supplied in a community is greater than the quantity of houses demanded,the existing price:

A) is above the market equilibrium price.
B) will rise to clear the market.
C) will either rise or remain unchanged.
D) is below the market equilibrium price.

Market Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods buyers are willing to purchase equals the quantity sellers are willing to sell.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified period.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price in a given time period.

  • Identify the determinants leading to a surfeit or scarcity in market conditions.
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EA
Elisa AfiouniMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When the quantity of housing supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, it indicates that the existing price is above the market equilibrium price, leading to a surplus of houses.