Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Market Equilibrium

Question:

If the price prevailing in the market is above the equilibrium price, then there will be:

Options:

Excess demand

Excess supply

Price ceiling

None of above

Correct Answer:

Excess supply

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Excess supply

 Equilibrium price is the price at which quantity demanded = quantity supplied.

  • If the market price is above the equilibrium price, sellers want to sell more, but buyers are not willing to buy as much at the higher price.
  • This results in excess supply (surplus) because quantity supplied > quantity demanded.
  • To clear the surplus, sellers reduce prices, pushing the market back toward equilibrium.