Principles of Economics 2e
Principles of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 4, Problem 32P

Imagine that to preserve the traditional way of life in small fishing villages, at government decides to impose a price floor that will guarantee all fishermen a certain price for their catch.

  1. Using the demand and supply framework, predict the effects on the price, quantity demanded, and quantity supplied.
  2. With the enactment of this price floor for fish, what are some of the likely unintended consequences in file market?
  3. Suggest some policies other than the price floor to make it possible for small fishing villages to continue.

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Imagine that to preserve the traditional way of life in small fishing villages, a government decides to impose a price floor that will guarantee all fishermen a certain price for their catch.   Using the demand and supply framework, predict the effects on the price, quantity demanded, and quantity supplied. With the enactment of this price floor for fish, what are some of the likely unintended consequences in the market?   Suggest some policies other than the price floor to make it possible for small fishing villages to continue.
Complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it results in a shortage or a surplus or has no effect on the price and quantity that prevail in the market.  The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $2.30 per gallon for milk.     The government prohibits grocery stores from selling milk for more than $2.30 per gallon.        Due to new regulations, grocery stores that would like to pay better wages in order to hire more workers are prohibited from paying more than $16.50 per hour.
A surge in bread prices causes the government to worry that many poor individuals will no longer be able to afford a basic meal. To combat the surge, the government decides to set an effective (or binding) price ceiling. Draw the market for bread below with the equilibrium price, price ceiling, and label the surplus or shortage. (Make sure to label each axis on the graph!) List three possible unintended side effects of this policy. Be specific.

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