A Surplus Occurs Whenever

question 18

Multiple Choice

A surplus occurs whenever

• A)current price is greater than equilibrium price
• B)quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded at the equilibrium price
• C)quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied
• D)the problem of scarcity of a good is solved
• E)some buyers would be willing and able to pay even more for it than they have to at equilibrium

Understand the concept of price controls including price ceilings and price floors.

Analyze the effects of price ceilings on market equilibrium, including shortages and changes in quality.

Evaluate the impact of government interventions in the market such as setting price ceilings below the equilibrium price.

Recognize the conditions under which price controls are binding or not binding.

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