2. The retail price of milk has increased considerably over the past two years and now stands at $4.34 per gallon (of whole milk). Suppose the federal government imposed a ceiling of $3.50 on the retail price of milk. How would the price ceiling affect the retail market for milk? Explain in words and a graph.

2. The retail price of milk has increased considerably over the past two years and now stands at $4.34 per gallon (of whole milk). Suppose the federal government imposed a ceiling of $3.50 on the retail price of milk. How would the price ceiling affect the retail market for milk? Explain in words and a graph.

Principles of Microeconomics

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305156050

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter4: The Market Forces Of Supply And Demand

Section: Chapter Questions

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