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Economics Question on Demand analysis

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : General equilibrium is attained in an economy when demand equals supply in all markets simultaneously.
Reason R : In a general equilibrium model, relative prices cannot be determined.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is correct but R is not correct

D

A is not correct but R is correct

Answer

A is correct but R is not correct

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(C): A is correct but R is not correct