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

Maximum and minimum prices — practice question

A government classifies alcoholic drinks as a demerit good and sets a minimum price above equilibrium in an effort to protect consumers. Demand for alcoholic drinks is price inelastic. What is the most likely outcome?

  • Aa fall in the revenue of alcoholic drink producers
  • Ba fall in the quantity of alcoholic drink sales
  • Ca long-run shortage of alcoholic drinks
  • Dan increase in specific tax revenue from the sale of alcoholic drinks

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