Scenario: the Table Below Shows the Reservation Values of Ten

question 112

Multiple Choice

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,the shortage forces buyers to offer bribes to the seller in order to secure a loaf.If each buyer offered as much as his or her reservation value,and the seller sells to the highest bidders,how many loaves will exchange hands? Is the outcome efficient?

• A) 4 loaves; no the outcome is not efficient
• B) 5 loaves; no the outcome is not efficient
• C) 5 loaves; yes the outcome is efficient
• D) 6 loaves; yes the outcome is efficient

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Definitions:

Liability

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others.

Discount Period

The Discount Period refers to a specific timeframe during which a buyer can pay less than the full invoice amount as an incentive for early payment.

Credit Terms

Conditions under which credit is extended by a seller to a buyer, including payment period, discount for early payment, and late penalty.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities or amounts owed to creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.