In Order for a Price Ceiling to Have an Effect

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Essay

In order for a price ceiling to have an effect on the market, must it be set above or below the equilibrium price? Why?

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Definitions:

Condition Precedent

refers to a condition or event that must occur before a contract becomes effective or before a party is obligated to perform their contractual duties.

Parol Evidence Rule

A principle in contract law that prevents parties from presenting extrinsic evidence that would contradict, modify, or vary the terms of a written contract.

Oral Modifications

Oral modifications refer to changes made to the terms of an agreement through spoken communication between parties, as opposed to written amendments.

Person-In-Situation Schema

A cognitive framework that helps individuals analyze and understand the interaction between personal characteristics and situational factors in influencing behavior.