An Outcome That Can Result from Either a Price Ceiling

question 95

Multiple Choice

An outcome that can result from either a price ceiling or a price floor is

• A)a surplus in the market.
• B)a shortage in the market.
• C)a nonbinding price control.
• D)long lines of frustrated buyers.

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Definitions:

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Cost of Capital

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