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

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

A ««1«« price that is set lower than the market equilibrium will create a ««2«« of the product, whereas a ««3«« price set above the market equilibrium will create a ««4«« of the product. Which words fill gaps 1, 2, 3 and 4?

  • A1: maximum; 2: shortage; 3: minimum; 4: surplus
  • B1: maximum; 2: surplus; 3: minimum; 4: shortage
  • C1: minimum; 2: shortage; 3: maximum; 4: surplus
  • D1: minimum; 2: surplus; 3: maximum; 4: shortage

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