In Relation to Prices That Would Prevail in an Uncontrolled

question 17

Multiple Choice

In relation to prices that would prevail in an uncontrolled market, prices charged by a black market are usually

• A)lower, since it is hard for the sellers to locate buyers.
• B)lower, since it is hard for the buyers to locate sellers.
• C)higher, since black marketers expect compensation for the risk of being caught.
• D)higher, since most people enjoy goods more if they are illegal.

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