Suppose a Price Ceiling Is Set by the Government Below

question 204

Multiple Choice

Suppose a price ceiling is set by the government below the market equilibrium price. Which of the following will result?

• A) The demand curve will shift to the left.
• B) The quantity demanded will exceed the quantity supplied.
• C) The quantity supplied will exceed the quantity demanded.
• D) There will be a surplus.

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