If a Nonbinding Price Floor Is Imposed on a Market

question 88

Multiple Choice

If a nonbinding price floor is imposed on a market, then the

• A)quantity sold in the market will decrease.
• B)quantity sold in the market will stay the same.
• C)price in the market will increase.
• D)price in the market will decrease.

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