A price floor is

A. the difference between the initial equilibrium price and the equilibrium price after a decrease in supply.
B. the minimum price that consumers are willing to pay for a good.
C. a maximum price set by government that sellers may charge for a good.
D. a minimum price set by government that sellers may charge for a good.


Answer: D

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