Suppose that the equilibrium price of an article is N5.00 but the government fixes the price by law at N4.00, the supply will be

  • A The same as equilibrium supply
  • B Greater than equilibrium supply
  • C Less than the equilibrium supply
  • D Determined later by government
  • E None of these
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The correct answer is C. Less than the equilibrium supply

If the market price is below the equilibrium price, quantity supplied is less than quantity demanded, creating a shortage. The market is not clear. It is in shortage. Market price will rise because of this shortage.

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