-The Graph Shows the Market for Ski Chalets in Aspen

question 169

Multiple Choice

-The graph shows the market for ski chalets in Aspen.The Aspen Tourist Board asks the local government to impose a rent ceiling on ski chalets.If the rent ceiling is set at $1,900 a week,then there is ________.

• A) a shortage of 3,000 chalets a week
• B) a surplus of 3,000 chalets a week
• C) neither a shortage nor surplus of chalets
• D) a shortage of 6,000 chalets a week
• E) a surplus of 6,000 chalets a week.

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