A set of collectible dolls was very popular during the holiday season, but, as is the case with many toy fads, has dropped off significantly in the following months. A surplus of dolls now lines the shelves of retailers across the country. In the absence of government intervention, what is likely to occur?(1 point)

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Responses

The high price brought about by an increase in demand will incentivize producers to decrease the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.
The high price brought about by an increase in demand will incentivize producers to decrease the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.

The high price brought about by an increase in demand will incentivize producers to increase the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.
The high price brought about by an increase in demand will incentivize producers to increase the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.

The low price brought about by a decrease in demand will incentivize producers to increase the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.
The low price brought about by a decrease in demand will incentivize producers to increase the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.

The low price brought about by a decrease in demand will incentivize producers to decrease the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.

Answer 1

In this scenario, since there is a surplus of dolls due to decreased demand, the price of the dolls is likely to decrease. As prices drop, producers will find it less profitable to supply the same quantity of dolls, leading them to decrease the quantity they supply to the market.

Therefore, the correct response is: The low price brought about by a decrease in demand will incentivize producers to decrease the quantity of dolls supplied to the market.