The fundamental diagram showing the relationship between demand and supply in a competitive market, determining equilibrium price and quantity.
demand
Demand Curve (D): Shows the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded. Slopes downward from left to right.
supply
Supply Curve (S): Shows the positive relationship between price and quantity supplied. Slopes upward from left to right.
equilibrium
Equilibrium Point (E): The intersection of demand and supply curves where market clears.
The demand curve shows the relationship between price and quantity demanded, sloping downward due to the law of demand.
The supply curve shows the relationship between price and quantity supplied, sloping upward due to the law of supply.
Market equilibrium occurs where demand and supply curves intersect, determining the equilibrium market price and quantity.
Shifts in demand or supply curves lead to changes in equilibrium price and quantity.
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