A Price Ceiling Is Non-Binding When

question 68

Multiple Choice

A price ceiling is non-binding when:

• A) it is set above the equilibrium price.
• B) it is set below the equilibrium price.
• C) it reduces the output in a market.
• D) it increases the output in a market.

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Definitions:

Second-degree Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where prices vary based on the quantity consumed or purchased, not by who purchases or their personal characteristics.

Quantity Consumed

The total amount of a product or resource used by individuals, households, or an economy within a specified time frame.

Reservation Price

The maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service, or the minimum price a seller is willing to accept.

Market Price

The current value at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace, determined by the forces of supply and demand.