A Hot Summer's Day Can Lead to Dramatic Increases in the Demand

question 83

Multiple Choice

A hot summer's day can lead to dramatic increases in the demand for electricity.Suppose the government decides a binding price ceiling is necessary so pensioners can continue to afford their power bills.The effect of this policy will be such that:

• A)the quantity of electricity supplied will be unchanged
• B)electricity producers will increase supply, leading to a decrease in price
• C)electricity producers will supply less than demanded, leading to a shortage
• D)demand will decrease, leading to a decrease in price

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