Without Restrictions,the Market Supply Curve Is Horizontal at P =

question 7

Multiple Choice

Without restrictions,the market supply curve is horizontal at P = 5,and the inverse demand curve for taxi cab rides is P = 20 - Q in a competitive market.Subsequently,only 10 taxi cabs are allowed in the market.After the market adjusts to the restricted supply,

• A) there will be a decrease in consumer surplus.
• B) the remaining taxi cab drivers will make positive economic profits.
• C) there will be an increase in producer surplus.
• D) All of the above.

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