Which of the Following Statements Are True About Price Controls

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true about price controls used by some local governments?

• A) Price controls are imposed to increase market efficiency.
• B) Price controls seem to be a very effective way to reduce inequities.
• C) Price controls are put into place when it is thought that the market price is in some way unfair or inequitable.
• D) All of the above statements are true.

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