In Order for a Price Ceiling to Be Binding, It

question 38

Multiple Choice

In order for a price ceiling to be binding, it must be set _______ the equilibrium price, and it will likely cause _______.

• A) above; a shortage
• B) below; a shortage
• C) above; excess supply
• D) below; excess supply

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Definitions:

Association

The relationship or correlation between two or more variables or factors in a study.

Chi-Square Test

A statistical method used to assess the differences between categorical variables in a contingency table.

Distribution

Describes the way values of a variable or data points are spread or dispersed across a range.

Degree Of Freedom

The number of independent pieces of information available to estimate another piece of information, often in statistical analysis.