In Response to a Shortage Caused by the Imposition of a Binding

question 87

Multiple Choice

In response to a shortage caused by the imposition of a binding price ceiling on a market,

• A)price will no longer be the mechanism that rations scarce resources.
• B)long lines of buyers may develop.
• C)sellers could ration the good or service according to their own personal biases.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Short Position

A trading strategy that involves selling a borrowed asset with the expectation that its price will fall, allowing it to be bought back at a lower price.

Long Position

An investment strategy where an investor buys securities with the expectation that their value will rise.

Loss

This occurs when expenses exceed revenues, or when the selling price of an asset is less than its purchase price, resulting in a negative financial outcome.

Long Position

An investment strategy where an investor buys securities with the expectation that they will increase in value.