A binding price floor means that:

A. government is imposing a maximum legal price that is typically below the equilibrium price.
B. sellers are artificially restricting supply to raise price.
C. government is imposing a minimum legal price that is typically above the equilibrium price.
D. inflation is severe in this particular market.


Answer: C

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