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What is the immediate market effect when a price ceiling is set below the equilibrium price?

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Question

What is the immediate market effect when a price ceiling is set below the equilibrium price?

Options

  • Surplus of goods

  • No effect; market equilibrium remains

  • Shortage of goods

  • Prices rise above equilibrium

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Solution

Shortage of goods

Explanation:

Quantity demanded increases and quantity supplied decreases, resulting in a shortage.

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