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Elasticity and Incentives

Question 9 • 2102320-Economics HONORS - Edgenuity Teacher

The government has set a price floor on bread. Manufacturers cannot sell loaves for less than $5.00, which is a dollar above the market price. What will most likely result from this price control?

Answer
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The quantity demanded for bread will decrease, and the quantity supplied will increase.
T
The quantity demanded and quantity supplied for bread will increase.
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The quantity demanded for bread will increase,and the quantity supplied will decrease.
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The quantity demanded and quantity supplied for bread will decrease.

Explanation

The $5.00 price floor is above the market price, so it is binding and raises the price of bread. At a higher price, consumers will demand fewer loaves, while manufacturers will be willing to supply more. Thus, quantity demanded decreases and quantity supplied increases, as choice A states.

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