Question : Assume that both consumer income and the number of sellers in the market for good X decrease. Based on this information, we can confidently conclude that the equilibrium:
Option 1: Price will decrease
Option 2: Price will increase
Option 3: Quantity will increase
Option 4: Quantity will decrease
Correct Answer: Quantity will decrease
Solution :
Assume that both consumer income and the number of sellers in the market for good X decrease. We can conclude with certainty that the equilibrium quantity will decrease based on this information.
Option d is the correct answer.