Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:
Two friends A and B were discussing about the current market condition of lemons. ‘A’ said if we reverse the present condition and suppose there is excess supply in the market of lemons. Then what will happen to the price? The other friend, B, said “The prices will fall. As simple as that”. When A asked the reason, B explained “Some firms will not be then able to sell quantity they want to sell; so, they will lower their price.” In your opinion, B is?
Options:
Correct
Wrong
Partially wrong
Can’t say
Correct Answer:
Correct
Explanation:
If at prevailing price, market supply exceeds market demand, some firms will not be then able to sell quantity they want to sell; so, they will lower their price.