Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Maximum and minimum prices

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

An economy faces a 20% shortage of housing. The government constructs 10% more homes for lower-income families and sets the rent below the market equilibrium. What effect will this direct provision have on the market?

  • AA greater imbalance in the market in private housing will develop.
  • BHousing waiting lists for poorer families will be cleared.
  • CThe supply of government housing will fall short of demand.
  • DThe supply of private housing for rent will fall by 10%.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI