Which of the following statements is true? O A. The imposition of a price support above the free market equilibrium price will increase the producer surplus. O B. The imposition of a minimum price above the free market equilibrium price will increase the consumer surplus. O C. The imposition of a production quota below the free market equilibrium quantity will increase the market welfare. O D. The imposition of a maximum price will always create a shortage of supply.

Which of the following statements is true? O A. The imposition of a price support above the free market equilibrium price will increase the producer surplus. O B. The imposition of a minimum price above the free market equilibrium price will increase the consumer surplus. O C. The imposition of a production quota below the free market equilibrium quantity will increase the market welfare. O D. The imposition of a maximum price will always create a shortage of supply.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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