Which of the following explains why is there is a deadweight loss associated with market that is not at equilibrium?

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Which of the following explains why is there is a deadweight loss associated with market that is not at equilibrium?

 

A. When a price ceiling is in effect, producers refuse to sell goods at the lower price

 

B. When a price floor is in effect, consumers refuse to sell the good at the lower price.

 

C. When a price ceiling is in effect, consumers refuse to buy the good at the higher price.

 

D. When a price ceiling is in effect, producers refuse to sell the good at the higher price.

 

E. When a price floor is in effect, producers refuse to sell the good at the higher price.

 

F. When a price floor is in effect, producers refuse to sell the good at the lower price.

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