An Outcome That Can Result from Either a Price Ceiling

question 139

Multiple Choice

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

• A)an enhancement of efficiency.
• B)undesirable rationing mechanisms.
• C)a surplus.
• D)a shortage.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or volume of output.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, showing how variable costs change with output levels.

Cost Curves

Graphical representations of the costs associated with producing different quantities of goods, showing how costs change with changes in output.

Economic Cost

Cost to a firm of utilizing economic resources in production.