This question involves your understanding of how changes can…

This question involves your understanding of how changes can affect supply and demand of a product. 3a) In a market economy, prices play a central role in coordinating economic activity. Explain how shortages and surpluses are eliminated through the price mechanism in a competitive market system. In your response, be sure to Define what shortages and surpluses are, Describe how the forces of supply and demand react to eliminate shortages and surpluses (1-3 paragraphs expected)        

Nicholas works for a marketing firm, which is looking to cut…

Nicholas works for a marketing firm, which is looking to cut staff due to financial hardships. Because he has been with the firm for so long, his salary is higher than most of his coworkers. The company is encouraging him to retire by offering various financial incentives. This worker buyout is also known as a(n) ________.