If a Government-Imposed Price Ceiling Causes the Observed Price in a Market

question 67

Multiple Choice

If a government-imposed price ceiling causes the observed price in a market to be below the equilibrium price,

• A) there will be excess demand.
• B) there will be excess supply.
• C) the curves will shift to make a new equilibrium at the regulated price.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Supply Increases

Supply increases refer to a situation in which the availability of a product or service in the market rises, which can be due to factors such as improved production methods or increased raw material availability.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied is equal to the quantity demanded at the market price.