Figure 4-19



Refer to . When the price ceiling applies in this market and the supply curve for gasoline shifts from S1 to S2,

a.

the price will increase to P3.

b.

a surplus will occur at the new market price of P2.

c.

the market price will stay at P1 due to the price ceiling.

d.

a shortage will occur at the price ceiling of P2.


d

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