The equilibrium price in the housing market is very high. What do you think will happen if the government imposes a very high price ceiling that is below but very close to the equilibrium price on the housing market, because a politician owns housing units in certain areas? a. How does that affect the poor and the market for housing? b. Can you identify any losses or gains? Explain

The equilibrium price in the housing market is very high. What do you think will happen if the government imposes a very high price ceiling that is below but very close to the equilibrium price on the housing market, because a politician owns housing units in certain areas? a. How does that affect the poor and the market for housing? b. Can you identify any losses or gains? Explain

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

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ISBN:9781285635101

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Chapter4: Demand, Supply, And Markets

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