Relative to the Prices That Would Be Observed in an Uncontrolled

question 173

Multiple Choice

Relative to the prices that would be observed in an uncontrolled market, prices charged in a black market are generally

• A)lower, since sellers have trouble locating buyers.
• B)lower, since buyers have trouble locating sellers.
• C)higher, since black market sellers compensate for the risk of being caught.
• D)higher, since most buyers enjoy goods more if they are illegal.

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