Question 6

1. The language of price controls Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of gasoline is $3.00 per gallon. 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. Statement The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $2.50 per gallon for gasoline. The government prohibits gas stations from selling gasoline for more than $3.60 per gallon. Due to new regulations, gas stations that would like to pay better wages in order to hire more workers are prohibited from doing so. Price Control Binding or Not