If the government imposes a price ceiling below the market equilibrium price, which of the following will result?

A. There will be a surplus of the good.
B. The quantity demanded will exceed the quantity supplied.
C. The quantity supplied will exceed the quantity demanded.
D. The demand curve will shift to the left.


Answer: B

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