If the government guarantees sugar farmers a price of $1 per pound when the market equilibrium price is actually $0.50 per pound, which of the following will occur?

a) A shortage of sugar will occur, increasing inefficiency.

b) A shortage of sugar will occur, decreasing inefficiency.

c) A surplus of sugar will occur, increasing inefficiency.

d) A surplus of sugar will occur,decreasing inefficiency.

Respuesta :

Answer:

C

Explanation:

A price floor is when the government or an agency of the government sets the minimum price of a product. A price floor is binding if it is set above equilibrium price.

the price per pound of sugar is above equilibrium price, as a result the supply of sugar would increase while the demand for sugar would decrease. this would lead to a surplus. because at $1, supply would exceed demand, there would be an increase in inefficiency

Answer:

A surplus of sugar will occur, increasing inefficiency.

Explanation:

When the price of sugar is set above the market equilibrium price, the quantity supplied will be greater than the quantity demanded by consumers. Therefore, a surplus of sugar occurs that increases the level of inefficiency.