Question

If the equilibrium price of avocados is $4 and the government issues a price ceiling of $4.50, what is likely to happen in the market for avocados? Group of answer choices The equilibrium price will remain unchanged from the price ceiling. The equilibrium price will rise to $4.50 as a result of the price ceiling. A shortage of avocados will result from the price ceiling. A surplus of avocados will result from the price ceiling.

Answer 1

A surplus of avocados will result from the price ceiling.

Step-by-step explanation:

A price ceiling is when the government or an agency of the government sets the maximum price for a good or service.

A price ceiling is binding when it is set below equilibrium price.

The price ceiling ($4.50) is less than the equilibrium price ($4) of avocados. As a result, surplus would increase. The supply of avocados would exceed the demand because price ceiling is above equilibrium price