Supply, Demand, and Markets — Quiz
1.
According to the law of demand, what happens to the quantity of a product purchased when its price RISES?
2.
A popular toy becomes extremely fashionable after appearing in a hit movie. What happens to its DEMAND?
3.
What is SCARCITY in economics?
4.
A drought destroys half of a region's orange crop. What will most likely happen to the price of orange juice?
5.
Explain what happens in a market when demand suddenly increases but supply cannot immediately change. What happens to prices?
6.
What is opportunity cost? Give an example from everyday life.