In Order to Be Binding,a Price Floor

question 122

Multiple Choice

In order to be binding,a price floor

• A)must lie above the free-market equilibrium price.
• B)must lie below the free-market equilibrium price.
• C)must coincide with the free-market equilibrium price.
• D)must be high enough for firms to earn a profit.

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Definitions:

Discharged

Released from a contractual obligation or debt; in legal terms, often refers to being released from bankruptcy restrictions or obligations.

Secured Debt

Debt backed by collateral to reduce the risk of lending, such as a mortgage.

Secured Creditor

A lender, seller, or any other person in whose favor there is a security interest.

Insurance Company

An organization that offers risk management in the form of insurance contracts, pledging to compensate for specific potential future losses in exchange for periodic payments.