In theory, what should happen if there is excess supply for a good, what should happen?

a) prices remain constantb) suppliers will increase pricec) consumers will demand mored) suppliers will reduce pricethe answer would be D as the supply increases, this causes a rightwards shift in supply, with demand remaining constant. this will result in the price level decreasing.

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