With the sudden winter outbreak, the government has decided to set the price of winter supplies at $10.00 so producers don't price gauge the consumers.

1. What is the quantity demanded?
2. What is the quantity supplied?
3. Is this an example of a price floor or a price ceiling?
4. What does this cause?
5. Since the price is legally binding what do you think might happen in this market?

With the sudden cold weather, not many people want to buy ice from Kristoff. The government decides that he has worked hard and deserved a fair rate so they set the price of winter supplies at $40.00.

1. What is the quantity demanded?
2. What is the quantity supplied?
3. Is this an example of a price floor or a price ceiling?
4. What does this cause?
5. Since the price is legally binding what do you think might happen in this market?