Suppose the Demand for Eggs Is Inelastic and That the Market-Clearing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand for eggs is inelastic and that the market-clearing price is $1.50 per dozen.Now suppose the government imposes a minimum price of $2.00 per dozen.Why might the government implement such a policy?

• A)to make consumers better off
• B)to increase the incomes of egg farmers
• C)to increase excess demand in the egg market
• D)to reduce excess supply in the egg market
• E)to decrease tax revenues from egg farmers

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