The Imposition of a Price Ceiling on a Market Often

question 123

Multiple Choice

The imposition of a price ceiling on a market often results in:

• A) an increase in investment in the industry.
• B) a surplus.
• C) a shortage.
• D) a decrease in discrimination on the part of sellers.

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Definitions:

Vertical Merger

A merger between two companies that operate at different levels within the same industry's supply chain.

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