Equilibrium Price

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Definition: Equilibrium Price


Equilibrium Price

Quick Summary of Equilibrium Price


Equilibrium price is the point on a supply and demand schedule where the supply curve and the demand curve intersect. In other words, it’s the price where supply and demand are equal for a particular good or service.




What is the dictionary definition of Equilibrium Price?

Dictionary Definition


The market price at which the supply of an item equals the quantity demanded.


Examples of Equilibrium Price in a sentence


The equilibrium price was close to the current price so we felt the market was nearing saturation, as we had discussed during the meeting.

I told them that the only way that I would sell that many is if they paid the equilibrium price, as we are taking too much of a loss with anything less.

My boss believed that we would continue to be able to sell more and more steel at an increasing price, but I believed we had hit an equilibrium price and this was as high as we could go.


Related Phrases


equilibrium quantity
disequilibrium price


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Equilibrium Price are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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