The Lower the Price Ceiling Is Relative to the Market

question 119

Multiple Choice

The lower the price ceiling is relative to the market equilibrium price, the:

• A) larger the surplus.
• B) smaller the surplus.
• C) smaller the shortage.
• D) larger the shortage.

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