When a Price Ceiling Is Imposed on a Competitive Market

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a price ceiling is imposed on a competitive market at a level equal to the equilibrium price:

• A)consumer surplus is increased.
• B)producer surplus is increased.
• C)both producer and consumer surplus is reduced.
• D)total surplus remains unchanged.

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