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When excess demand occurs in an unregulated market, there is a tendency for ?

Correct answer: C. price to rise

  • A. price to fall
  • B. quantity supplied to decrease.
  • C. price to rise
  • D. quantity demanded to increase

Explanation

Excess demand means buyers want more than sellers offer at the current price, creating upward pressure on price. A higher price reduces quantity demanded and encourages quantity supplied to increase.

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