Which of the Following Causes the Price Paid by Buyers

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes the price paid by buyers to be different than the price received by sellers?

• A)a binding price floor
• B)a binding price ceiling
• C)a tax on the good
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Labor Force

The labor force comprises all individuals above a certain age who are either employed or actively seeking employment, representing the available workforce for an economy.

Discouraged Workers

Discouraged workers are individuals who are not actively seeking employment due to believing that no jobs are available for them or that they would not qualify for those that are.

Disinflation

A slowdown in the rate of inflation, indicating a deceleration in the pace at which prices for goods and services rise.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index is an index that calculates the weighted average price of a basket of consumer goods and services, serving as a gauge for inflation.