Refer to Figure 6.4. If the current market transactions occur only over the output level where a buyer's willingness to pay is greater than a seller's willingness to accept, the government could have set:

A. a maximum price at A.
B. a minimum price at A.
C. a minimum price at C.
D. There is not sufficient information.


Answer: B

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