Suppose that a regulation is in place that does not allow the price of a good to exceed $5. If this price is above the equilibrium point in the market, this would be an example of a:
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binding price ceiling.
non-binding price ceiling.
binding price floor.
non-binding price floor.
Question 2
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Suppose that a regulation is in place that does not allow the price of a good to fall below $10. If this price is above the equilibrium point in the market, this would be an example of a:
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binding price ceiling.
non-binding price ceiling.
binding price floor.
non-binding price floor.
Question 3
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Suppose that a regulation is in place that does not allow the price of a good to exceed $5. If this price is below the equilibrium point in the market, this would be an example of a:
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binding price ceiling.
non-binding price ceiling.
binding price floor.
non-binding price floor.
Question 4
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If a price floor is in place and it is binding, the market will:
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remain in equilibrium, unaffected by the price floor.
experience a shortage.
experience a surplus.
adjust the equilibrium price until it is equal to the price floor.
Question 5
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If a price ceiling is in place and it is binding, the market will:
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remain in equilibrium, unaffected by the price floor.
experience a shortage.
experience a surplus.
adjust the equilibrium price until it is equal to the price ceiling.
Question 6
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If a price floor is in place and it is not binding, the market will:
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remain in equilibrium, unaffected by the price floor.
experience a shortage.
experience a surplus.
adjust the equilibrium price until it is equal to the price floor.
Question 7
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If a tax is imposed on buyers of a good, the ________ curve of the good will shift ________ by the amount of the tax.
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demand, up
demand, down
supply, up
supply, down
Question 8
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If a tax is imposed on sellers of a good, the ________ curve of the good will shift ________ by the amount of the tax.
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demand, up
demand, down
supply, up
supply, down
Question 9
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If a tax is imposed on a good and the incidence of the tax ends up falling more heavily on the sellers than on the buyers, we can tell that:
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demand is more elastic than supply for that good.
demand is less elastic than supply for that good.
the tax was imposed on the buyers of the good.
the tax was imposed on the sellers of the good.
Question 10
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If a tax is imposed on a good and the incidence of the tax ends up falling more heavily on the buyers than on the sellers, we can tell that: