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Scenario: The table below shows the reservation values of ten buyers and a seller for a loaf of bread. Each buyer would buy at most one loaf and the seller can make up to ten loaves. Initially trades happen under the market mechanism with each agent making a decision according to the market price and his or her own reservation value. Then the government imposes a price ceiling of $1.00 per unit.
Scenario: The table below shows the reservation values of ten buyers and a seller for a loaf of bread. Each buyer would buy at most one loaf and the seller can make up to ten loaves. Initially trades happen under the market mechanism with each agent making a decision according to the market price and his or her own reservation value. Then the government imposes a price ceiling of $1.00 per unit.    -Refer to the scenario above.Suppose that,after the price ceiling is imposed,buyers reduce their reservation values by $1.50 because now they take into account the opportunity cost of waiting in line.The loss of social surplus due to the price ceiling and the fall of buyers' reservation values is ________. A)  $12.00 B)  $8.00 C)  $7.00 D)  $5.00
-Refer to the scenario above.Suppose that,after the price ceiling is imposed,buyers reduce their reservation values by $1.50 because now they take into account the opportunity cost of waiting in line.The loss of social surplus due to the price ceiling and the fall of buyers' reservation values is ________.


Definitions:

Certified Union

A labor organization officially recognized to represent and negotiate on behalf of employees in a specific workplace or industry.

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees who have been certified.

Employment Standards Act

Legislation outlining the minimum standards of employment, including wages, working hours, leaves, and termination procedures, among other worker rights.

Maximum Amount

The highest permissible limit or value that can be achieved or allowed.

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