Why Are Binding Price Floor Laws Passed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why are binding price floor laws passed?

• A) They make goods less expensive.
• B) They make goods available to the largest number of customers.
• C) They encourage producers to produce goods in the most cost-efficient fashion.
• D) They help producers receive higher prices for products sold in the legal market.
• E) They discourage the formation of illegal black markets.

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Definitions:

Framing Error

A cognitive bias in decision-making where the outcome is influenced by how information is presented, rather than just the facts themselves.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses while ignoring evidence that contradicts them.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms one’s preconceptions and ignoring information that contradicts them.

Anchoring and Adjustment Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on the first piece of information received (the "anchor") when making decisions.