A pay cap, acting as a price ceiling, for superintendent pay would do what in the labor market?

A. Decrease the supply of superintendents.
B. Cause a shortage of superintendents.
C. Increase the demand of superintendents.
D. Cause a surplus of superintendents.


Answer: B

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