Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of Setting

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of setting the price of a good below equilibrium and using waiting in line rather than price to ration the good?

• A) Compared to price rationing, waiting in line is unfair since it is easier for those with higher incomes to wait in line.
• B) Waiting in line imposes a cost on the consumer; paying higher prices does not.
• C) Both waiting in line and higher prices are costly to consumers, but unlike the payment of a higher price, waiting in line does not provide suppliers with an incentive to expand future output.
• D) Waiting in line benefits consumers at the expense of producers.

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