-The Table Gives the Demand and Supply Schedules for Fireworks

question 255

Multiple Choice

-The table gives the demand and supply schedules for fireworks on the Island of Big Bang. In the past, because many deaths have resulted from accidents involving fireworks, the government has banned fireworks and is enforcing the ban. A $6 a firework penalty on buyers of fireworks and no penalty on sellers will reduce the number of fireworks bought to ________ a week and decrease the price kept by suppliers to ________ a firework.

• A) 80; $5
• B) 40; $8
• C) 0; an unknown amount
• D) 140; $3

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Definitions:

Stabilize

Make or become unlikely to give way or overturn; make firm, steady, or constant.

Price-Fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to raise, lower, or stabilize prices or competitive terms, which interferes with free-market competition.

Sherman Act

A foundational United States antitrust law enacted in 1890 to prevent anti-competitive practices, monopolies, and to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.

Securities Regulation

The body of laws and rules governing securities, including issuing, trading, and disclosures to protect investors and ensure fair markets.