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

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

The rice market starts out in equilibrium at a price of P1. The government then sets a maximum price of Pmax. At the same time, the supply of rice rises. What effect do these changes have on the rice market?

  • AA new market equilibrium will be established.
  • BAn illegal market for rice will develop.
  • CThere will be a shortage of rice.
  • DThere will be a surplus of rice.

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