The Blat Economy Described in the Text Results When Price

question 174

Multiple Choice

The blat economy described in the text results when price controls are:

• A) extensive and cause chronic shortages in the economy.
• B) extensive but the causes of shortages in the economy are only temporary.
• C) short-lasting but cause chronic shortages in the economy.
• D) short-lasting and cause only temporary shortages in the economy.

Understand the implications of complements and substitutes on consumer surplus.

Recognize how economic events like sales or price changes can affect both existing and potential consumers differently.

Understand the concept of consumer surplus and how changes in market conditions affect it.

Recognize the effects of price floors and price ceilings on consumer surplus.

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