If the Government Removes a Binding Price Floor from a Market

question 167

Multiple Choice

If the government removes a binding price floor from a market, then the price paid by buyers will

• A)increase, and the quantity sold in the market will increase.
• B)increase, and the quantity sold in the market will decrease.
• C)decrease, and the quantity sold in the market will increase.
• D)decrease, and the quantity sold in the market will decrease.

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Definitions:

Incremental Value

The additional value generated by undertaking a new project or decision, calculated as the difference between the value with and without the project.

Outstanding Stock

Outstanding stock is the total number of shares of a corporation that have been issued and are held by shareholders, including restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

Cash Deal

A transaction where payment is made in full using cash or cash equivalents rather than financing or trading.