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1. The language of price controls Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of soft tacos is $6 each. Complete
1. The language of price controls
Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of soft tacos is $6 each.
Complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it is binding or nonbinding. Please answer this question.
Statement | Price Control | Binding or Not |
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Due to new regulations, tacquerias that would like to pay better wages in order to hire more workers are prohibited from doing so. | Price ceiling or Price floor | |
The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $4 each for soft tacos. | Price ceiling or Price floor | |
The government prohibits tacquerias from selling soft tacos for more than $4 each. | Price ceiling or Price floor |
2. Price controls in the Florida orange market
The following graph shows the annual market for Michigan blueberries, which are sold in units of 50-pound boxes.
Use the graph input tool to help you answer the following questions. You will not be graded on any changes you make to this graph.
Note: Once you enter a value in a white field, the graph and any corresponding amounts in each grey field will change accordingly.