Figure 4-19 -Refer to Figure 4-19. When the Price Ceiling Applies in Ceiling

question 137

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-19
-Refer to Figure 4-19. When the price ceiling applies in this market and the supply curve for gasoline shifts from S₁ to S₂,

• A) the price will increase to P₃.
• B) a surplus will occur at the new market price of P₂.
• C) the market price will stay at P₁ due to the price ceiling.
• D) a shortage will occur at the price ceiling of P₂.

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