Suppose a Price Floor on Sparkling Wine Is Proposed by the Health

question 189

Multiple Choice

Suppose a price floor on sparkling wine is proposed by the Health Minister of the country of Vinyardia.What will be the likely effect on the market for sparkling wine in Vinyardia?

• A)Consumer surplus will increase.
• B)Producer surplus will increase.
• C)Deadweight loss will increase.
• D)Market efficiency will increase.

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