Which is a consequence of a price ceiling (i.e., a maximum price) in a competitive market? A. producer surplus is lower than the surplus they would have in a free market. B. producer surplus is higher than the surplus they would have in a free market. C. consumer surplus is higher than the surplus they would have in a free market. D. consumer surplus is lower than the surplus they would have in a free market. E. none of the above.

Which is a consequence of a price ceiling (i.e., a maximum price) in a competitive market? A. producer surplus is lower than the surplus they would have in a free market. B. producer surplus is higher than the surplus they would have in a free market. C. consumer surplus is higher than the surplus they would have in a free market. D. consumer surplus is lower than the surplus they would have in a free market. E. none of the above.

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

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Chapter4: Prices: Free, Controlled, And Relative

Section: Chapter Questions

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