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What is the MAIN reason the government sets a price ceiling?

A
to stimulate job growth

B
to break up monopolies

C
to encourage production

D
to protect consumers

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User RePierre
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I would say to protect consumers. I looked it up and it said the purpose was to keep some necessary goods or services affordable so I would guess it’s to protect consumers but I could be wrong.
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User Abhishek Sagar
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