Microeconomics: Principles, Problems, & Policies, 20th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0077660811
ISBN 13: 978-0-07766-081-9

Chapter 3 - Demand, Supply, and Market Equilibrium - Review Questions - Page 73: 8

Answer

Price floor: The meaning of a price ceiling is the maximum price of a commodity that the seller can charge from the buyers Price ceiling: It means the minimum price fixed by the government for a commodity in the market.

Work Step by Step

Price floor: The meaning of a price ceiling is the maximum price of a commodity that the seller can charge from the buyers The government fixes the price of the commodities much below the equilibrium market price of a commodity. It becomes within the reach of the poorer sections of the society. It is basically imposed to protect the consumer. Price ceiling: It means the minimum price fixed by the government for a commodity in the market. It seems paradoxical. A price floor is imposed to protect the producer.
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