Market Equilibrium
Point where quantity supplied equals quantity demanded at a particular price.
Formula
Quantity Supplied = Quantity Demanded
Real World
In 2021, global semiconductor shortages meant supply fell below demand, pushing chip prices above equilibrium until manufacturers ramped up production to restore balance.
Exam Focus
Draw and label supply and demand curves clearly; the equilibrium is always where the two lines intersect, not where one shifts.
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