When a Price Support Is Set Below the Equilibrium Price,producers

question 164

Multiple Choice

When a price support is set below the equilibrium price,producers ________ the quantity supplied,and consumers ________ the quantity demanded.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; decrease
• C) decrease; increase
• D) decrease; decrease
• E) do not change; do not change

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Definitions:

Buyer Pays

A pricing term indicating that the purchaser is responsible for the cost of goods, shipping, and any additional expenses associated with the purchase.

Tax Incidence

Describes how the burden of a tax is distributed between buyers and sellers, depending on the relative elasticities of supply and demand.

Levied On

Imposed or applied, typically in the context of taxes or duties on goods, services, or income.

Seller Bears

Refers to situations where the seller is responsible for costs or burdens, such as during the transaction of goods where the seller pays for shipping or returns.