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Chapter 3: Q 27. (page 78)

Does a price ceiling attempt to make a price higher or lower?

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Price ceiling attempts to make a price lower.

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Step 1. Define price ceiling.

When the price charged is greater than or less than the equilibrium price set by market forces of demand and supply, it is referred to as a price ceiling.

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Step 2. Is a price ceiling intended to raise or lower a price?

A price ceiling is a legal limit on how much a commodity can be sold for.

A price ceiling is an attempt to reduce a price. For instance, housing is a requirement. Everyone requires a place to call home. If there is no rent ceiling, landlords can charge exorbitant rents that may not be affordable to all.

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