It is understood that when prices increases, the quantity of supplies increases; as prices decreases the quantity of supplies available will decrease as well. The law of supply states the relationship between the quantity of supplies that increases to the quantity of supplies that decreases. The determinants that influences supply are, (1) resources prices for goods, (2) technology, (3) prices of related goods, (4) taxes and subsidies for goods, (5) producers expectations, and (6) the numbers of sellers in the market (Beggs, …show more content…
The symbol P represents price, if the price is higher than P the quantity of supply will be higher than the demand in the market resulting in a surplus (Beggs, 2013). If the demand in the market is higher than supply, a shortage of goods will occur. The point where the demand and supply lines intersect is considered the point of equilibrium price. (Beggs, 2013) Price of goods also affects stock market values of goods. The efficient market theory describes that significant information about the value of a product reflects the stock price of that product (Dimson & Mussavian, 2000). When the value of a product falls it causes the stock value to decrease. Surplus of goods drives down the price of goods, whereas shortages drives up the price of goods finding the point where demand and supply meet is the point of equilibrium or where the seller can break even with cost or gain profits. Understanding how market equilibrium is met is vital for business managers. With the knowledge of market equilibration process business managers can make comprehensive business