Asked by Mackenzie Kiernan on Jul 26, 2024

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Refer to Figure 14-7. Assume that the market starts in equilibrium at point W in graph (b) and that graph (a) illustrates the cost curves facing individual firms. Suppose that demand increases from D0 to D1. Which of the following statements is not correct?

A) Point W is a long-run equilibrium point.
B) Points W, Y, and Z are short-run equilibria points.
C) Point Y is a long-run equilibrium point.
D) Point Z is a long-run equilibrium point.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which supply and demand are balanced, and all firms in the industry are earning normal profits in the long term.

Short-Run Equilibria

A market condition where supply and demand are balanced, but only temporarily as external factors can soon alter this balance.

Demand Increases

A situation where the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price rises.

  • Understand the concept of market equilibrium and how it is represented graphically.
  • Analyze the short-run and long-run effects of changes in demand and supply on market equilibrium.
  • Identify the conditions for long-run equilibrium in competitive markets.
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Elisha ChopraJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Point Y represents a short-run equilibrium following an increase in demand, where firms are making abnormal profits. In the long-run, new firms will enter the market, driving prices down and profits to normal levels, moving the equilibrium away from point Y.