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The demand and supply curves for shoes are the same in Upper Slobbovia as in Lower Slobbovia. In Upper Slobbovia, shoes are subject to a price ceiling of $2 per pair (which is below equilibrium), and 1,000 pairs are sold per month. In Lower Slobbovia, there is no price ceiling, but sellers are required to purchase one permit for each pair of shoes they sell. Permits are sold by the government to the highest bidders, and the government issues 1,000 permits per month. a. For a consumer, is it better to live in Upper Slobbovia or in Lower Slobbovia? b. For a producer, is it better to live in Upper Slobbovia or in Lower Slobbovia? c. Who else-besides producers and consumers -might have a preference between these programs? For those people, is it better to live in Upper Slobbovia or in Lower Slobbovia?