As Compared to the Market Clearing Price, the Total Amount

question 228

Multiple Choice

As compared to the market clearing price, the total amount of consumer surplus and producer surplus is

• A) greater for a government-imposed price floor that is higher than that market clearing price.
• B) greater for a government-imposed price ceiling that is lower than that market clearing price.
• C) the same as a government-imposed price floor that is higher than that market clearing price.
• D) smaller for a government-imposed price ceiling that is lower than that market clearing price.

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