Which is true of how the market sets prices?

Responses

Prices are set by the expected sales.
Prices are set by the expected sales.

Prices are set by how much consumers will pay.
Prices are set by how much consumers will pay.

Prices are set by the size and location of market outlets.
Prices are set by the size and location of market outlets.

Prices are set by doubling the equilibrium price.
Prices are set by doubling the equilibrium price.

1 answer

Among the options provided, the statement that is true regarding how the market sets prices is:

Prices are set by how much consumers will pay.

In a market economy, prices are influenced by consumer demand. If consumers are willing to pay a higher price for a good or service, sellers are likely to raise prices, whereas if consumers are only willing to pay a lower price, sellers may lower their prices to attract buyers. The interaction between supply and demand ultimately determines the market price.