If the Equilibrium Price of Natural Gas Is $4 Per

question 77

Multiple Choice

If the equilibrium price of natural gas is $4 per thousand cubic feet and a price ceiling is imposed at $3 per thousand cubic feet, the result will be:

• A) a surplus of natural gas.
• B) a shortage of natural gas.
• C) an accumulation of inventories of unsold gas.
• D) more natural gas available than what buyers want to buy.

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