Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About the Consequence

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the consequence of nonbinding price ceilings?

• A) They prevent the seller from receiving the equilibrium price.
• B) They require the seller to advertise the product at the equilibrium price.
• C) They create a surplus in the legal market.
• D) They do not change the quantity of goods bought or sold in the legal market.
• E) They increase the quantity demanded of the good in question.

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Definitions:

Inflationary Gap

The situation where the total demand in an economy exceeds the total supply, leading to higher prices and inflation.

Equilibrium GDP

Equilibrium GDP is the level of output where aggregate demand matches aggregate supply, resulting in a stable economy without tendencies to change.

Multiplier

A factor that quantifies how an increase in spending leads to an increase in national income and output, typically greater than the initial amount spent.

Balanced Budget

When federal tax receipts equal federal government spending.