Suppose that the government sets a maximum price for milk at $5 a gallon and the equilibrium price of a gallon is $3. How much quantity traded will this maximum price lead to?

A. the equilibrium quantity
B. below the equilibrium quantity
C. above the equilibrium quantity
D. There is not sufficient information.


Answer: A

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