I In a competitive market if there is a surplus this causes
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| In a competitive market, if there is a surplus this causes the supply curve to shift leftward, and this will eliminate the surplus (t or F)? |
Solution
A surplus signifies that quantity supplied is higher than quantity demanded. This results in lower price. When price falls, consumers demand more of the good and its demand curve shifts right (not supply curve), which results in eventually higher (original) price as before, until surplus is eliminated.
Given statement is False.
