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What is the difference between a price floor and a price ceiling?

A
A price floor is the minimum price allowed for a good. A price ceiling is the maximum price allowed for a good.
B
A price floor is the maximum price allowed for a good. A price ceiling is the minimum price allowed for a good.
C
A price ceiling below the equilibrium price has no effect.
D
A price floor above the equilibrium price has no effect.
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Which is an example of a positive incentive for consumers?

A
a sales tax imposed by a state
B
a steady rise in profits over a year
C
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
D
an increase in price for a popular product
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The graph shows the price of a good compared to the quantity supplied.This graph demonstrates how

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A
the amount produced slightly changes with the price.
B
the amount produced greatly changes with the price.
C
the amount consumed slightly changes with the price.
D
the amount consumed greatly changes with the price.
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Which is an example of a negative incentive for producers?

A
a chance to make more money
B
a special sale at a department store
C
a coupon clipped from a newspaper
D
a sharp increase in production costs

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