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CAIE IGCSE Economics 2.4.2 Market equilibrium

Set quantity demanded equal to quantity supplied to identify the market-clearing price and output, then use curve shifts to determine the new equilibrium position.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Identify equilibrium where quantity demanded equals quantity supplied and the market clears.
  • Read a demand and supply schedule to find the equilibrium price and quantity traded.
  • Locate the new equilibrium after simultaneous or separate demand and supply shifts.

2.4.2—Market equilibrium question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

Some markets in Belgium are in equilibrium. The country produces a wide range of goods and services with different degrees of price elasticity of demand. The Belgian Government wants the economy to move to a production possibility point beyond its current production possibility curve (PPC). Belgium's scientific industry is one industry which is doing well. Workers in this industry are highly specialised.

Define market equilibrium.

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