Suppose a price floor is imposed on eggs above their equilibrium price. The likely result will be:

A. a higher equilibrium price for eggs as the supply curve for eggs shifts left.
B. a lower equilibrium price for eggs as the demand curve for eggs shifts left.
C. a decrease in the quantity of eggs demanded.
D. an increase in the quantity of eggs demanded.


Answer: C

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