Price Ceilings Are Adopted in Most Cases Because

question 225

Multiple Choice

Price ceilings are adopted in most cases because

• A) the government views the current equilibrium price as too high for consumers.
• B) the government wants to create surpluses.
• C) the government favors a non-intervention policy.
• D) producers need incentives to produce more of the good or service.

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