Asked by
Crystal Meier
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
When a price floor is imposed above the equilibrium price of a commodity,
A) quantity demanded will be greater than quantity supplied for the good.
B) the quantity demanded by consumers will be greater than at the equilibrium price.
C) a shortage of the good will develop.
D) a surplus of the good will develop.
Price Floor
Price floor is a government or group-imposed limit below which prices cannot fall, typically set to ensure producers can cover their costs.
Equilibrium Price
The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers is equal to the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in market balance.
Quantity Demanded
The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a specific period.
- Understand how price floors and price ceilings affect market equilibrium and lead to surpluses or shortages.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand how price floors and price ceilings affect market equilibrium and lead to surpluses or shortages.