What is the main effect of a binding minimum price (price floor) set above the equilibrium price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A surplus
- Step 1: A price above equilibrium reduces demand and increases supply. Step 2. Supply is then greater than demand, which is a surplus. Answer: a surplus. Why not the others: A shortage arises from a price ceiling below equilibrium.
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