1.6

Market Equilibrium, Disequilibrium, and Changes in Equilibrium

AP Macroeconomics

Market Equilibrium

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Equilibrium is where supply and demand intersect

Disequilibrium

Surplus (Excess Supply)

Shortage (Excess Demand)

Changes in Equilibrium

Single Shifts

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An increase in demand shifts D right → both price and quantity rise

Double Shifts (Both Curves Shift)

Consumer and Producer Surplus

Macro Connection

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