Which of the following is a characteristic of a market where a price floor is in place?

A. The market quantity demanded exceeds the market quantity supplied.
B. Fewer regulations are needed since the government sets the price.
C. Fewer units are purchased than would be the case without the price floor.
D. A smaller number of sellers than in markets without price floors.


Answer: C

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