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an example of price ceiling is rent control in New York after second world war

another example is prices of loaf "rotti" in Pakistan govt set them at very low price to facilitate the people and provide floor at lower prices to hotels to avoid shortage

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Why are price floors and price ceilings posed?

if the market price imposed by suppliers are too high for consumers then the price ceilings are imposed....if the market price is too low for the producers then price floors is imposed.


What is the impact on the economy if price ceiling or price floor were removed?

Price ceiling is government rules or laws setting price floors or ceilings that forbid the adjustment of price to clear markets. Price ceilings make it illegal for sellers to charge more than a specific maximum price. ceilings may be introduced when a shortage of a commodity threatens to raise its price a lot.


Do price ceilings misallocate resources?

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A corporation is least likely to have which advantage?

establishment of price ceilings


Price ceilings that are artificially to low are likely to create a?

a shortage


What will happen to supply over time in markets with price ceilings?

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Does a perfectly competitive market demonstrate the need for subsidies and price ceilings?

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What do economists mean when they say that price floors and ceilings stifle the rationing function of prices and distort resource allocation?

When economist says price floors means above equilibrium and leads to undermanned surplus. When they say price ceilings it means price below equilibrium which leads to unsupplied shortage.


Where do price ceilings tend to lead to?

Price ceilings tend to lead to shortages in the market, as they set a maximum price that is often below the equilibrium price. This can result in increased demand for the product while simultaneously decreasing the incentive for producers to supply it, leading to an imbalance. Additionally, price ceilings can encourage black markets, as consumers may seek alternatives when legal supply is insufficient. Overall, they can distort market mechanisms and lead to inefficient allocation of resources.


What is the usual result of price controls?

Price controls, such as price ceilings and price floors, often lead to market distortions. Price ceilings can create shortages, as the controlled price may discourage production while increasing demand. Conversely, price floors can result in surpluses, as the higher price may encourage production but reduce consumer demand. Overall, price controls can lead to inefficiencies and unintended consequences in the market.


Do producers tend to favor price floors or price ceilings?

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The government can prevent the shortages that accompany price ceilings by doing what?

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