The Price Received by Sellers in a Market Will Increase

question 145

Multiple Choice

The price received by sellers in a market will increase if the government

• A)decreases a binding price floor in that market.
• B)increases a binding price ceiling in that market.
• C)increases a tax on the good sold in that market.
• D)imposes a binding price ceiling in that market.

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Definitions:

Political Logrolling

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U.S. Price Support Program

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Freedom To Farm Act

A U.S. federal law enacted to reduce government control over farming operations, allowing farmers more freedom in making planting and harvesting decisions.

Farm Policy

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