Contracts That Involve Parties of Unequal Bargaining Power Are Often

question 32

Multiple Choice

Contracts that involve parties of unequal bargaining power are often considered:

• A) unconscionable.
• B) unforgivable.
• C) inadequate.
• D) contracts of adhesion.

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Definitions:

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed price control set above the equilibrium price, causing a surplus by forcing the price to be higher than what the market would naturally set.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable, typically resulting from taxes or price controls.

Rent Ceiling

A form of price control where a maximum limit is placed on the rent that can be charged for housing.

Equilibrium Rent

The rental price at which the quantity of properties landlords are willing to lease equals the quantity that tenants are willing to rent.