When a Price Ceiling Is Imposed in a Competitive Market

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a price ceiling is imposed in a competitive market at a level below the equilibrium price:

• A)the total surplus is reduced.
• B)there is no welfare cost associated with it.
• C)the consumer surplus increases more than producer surplus.
• D)the producer surplus increases more than consumer surplus.

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