If a Price Ceiling Is Not Binding,then

question 186

Multiple Choice

If a price ceiling is not binding,then

• A)there will be a surplus in the market.
• B)there will be a shortage in the market.
• C)the market will be less efficient than it would be without the price ceiling.
• D)there will be no effect on the market price or quantity sold.

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Definitions:

Inventory

The goods and materials that a business holds for the ultimate goal of resale or repair.

Depreciation

The gradual decrease in the economic value of the capital stock of a firm, nation, or other entity, either through physical wear and tear or obsolescence.

Net Investment

The total amount of investment in new capital assets minus the depreciation on existing assets, indicating growth in an economy's productive capacity.

Inventory Investment

The change in the stock of goods held by a business for resale or production over a period, part of the investment component in GDP calculation.