What do economists mean when they say “Price floors and ceilings stifle the rationing function of prices and distort resource allocation”?

Q: If the price of a good is above equilibrium price then,

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Q: The cost of an input used to produce a good (X) increased. Also, the price of another good consumers…

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Q: Using demand and supply analysis, explain the effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of a good…

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Q: Suppose that in the market for computer memory chips, the equilibrium price is $50 per chip. If the…

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Q: Suppose the demand for calendars increases in November. At the same time, the price of the ink used…

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Q: Assume gadgets are sold in a competitive market, the equilibrium price is $6, and the equilibrium…

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Q: Suppose the market for rum can be described by the following equations: Demand: P= 10- Q,  Supply:…

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Q: Which one of the following pairs of commodities is an example of substitutes?

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Q: . Why are shortages or surpluses more likely with preset prices, such as those on tickets, than…

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Q: Suppose the Hong Kong government imposes a price ceiling above the equilibrium price of flour. How…

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Q: Suppose the price is $10, the quantity supplied is 50 units, and the quantity demanded is 100 units.…

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Q: What would be a good synonym for “equilibrium" in the term “equilibrium price"? Explain your choice.

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Q: If price of a Complement (commodity y) falls, what happens to demand of commodity x

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Q: Consider a market for Ice Cream an inferior good in Pakistan. For each of the given events, identify…

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Q: Suppose the equilibrium price of yoghurt is $10, and the equilibrium quantity is 12 units. If the…

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Q: What is the effect on the equilibrium price of hotdogs and the equilibrium quantity of hotdogs sold…

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