A Price Ceiling

question 9

Multiple Choice

A price ceiling:

• A) is a legislated price higher than the equilibrium price
• B) is a legislated price lower than the equilibrium price
• C) is a legislated price equal to the equilibrium price
• D) is not binding when it is lower than the equilibrium price

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