Use the Data in the Following Table to Explain the Economic

question 35

Essay

Use the data in the following table to explain the economic effects of a price floor at $6.

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Definitions:

Land

A natural resource concerning the solid surface of the earth, which is not subject to depreciation.

Machinery and Equipment

Long-term assets used in the operations of a business, not intended for sale, ranging from production machinery to office equipment.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets.

Patent

A legal right granted by the government to an inventor, giving exclusive ownership of an invention for a certain period of time, prohibiting others from making, using, or selling it.