ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
when prices increase, quantity ____
A
decreases
B
increases
C
stays the same
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The law of supply states that a higher price leads to a higher quantity supplied and that a lower price leads to a lower quantity supplied.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economists call this the Law of Demand. If the price goes up, the quantity demanded goes down (but demand itself stays the same). If the price decreases, quantity demanded increases.

Detailed explanation-3: -The law of supply says that a higher price will induce producers to supply a higher quantity to the market. Because businesses seek to increase revenue, when they expect to receive a higher price for something, they will produce more of it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Demand Increase: price increases, quantity increases. Demand Decrease: price decreases, quantity decreases.

Detailed explanation-5: -Supply is generally considered to slope upward: as the price rises, suppliers are willing to produce more. Demand is generally considered to slope downward: at higher prices, consumers buy less.

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