The Following Graph Shows the Market for Wool

question 73

Multiple Choice

The following graph shows the market for wool. Suppose the government introduces a variety of policies that set floor prices for wool at $6. As a result of the price support, the typical consumer-taxpayer in effect pays _____for each pound of wool actually purchased.​ ​
Figure 16.2
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• A)$6
• B)$5
• C)$12
• D)$11
• E)$1

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