The figure given below shows the demand [D and D'] and supply [S and S'] curves of shares of stock.Figure 17.2

-The S&P 500 index includes the stocks of 500 largest companies in the U.S.

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The figure given below shows the demand [D and D'] and supply [S and S'] curves of shares of stock.Figure 17.2
 
-The S&P 500 index includes the stocks of 500 largest companies in the U.S.

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The S&P 500 index includes 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S., but not necessarily the 500 largest by market capitalization. The selection is based on criteria including market size, liquidity, and industry representation.

The Figure Given Below Shows the Demand [D and D']