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Compare a market where supply and demand are both very elastic to one where supply and demand are both very inelastic. Suppose the current equilibrium price and quantity are the same in both markets. Suppose further that the government imposes a price ceiling $.50 below the equilibrium price. Prepare a diagram comparing the shortages that result. Explain the difference in these two cases.


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