The fixing of the price of an item above or below the equilibrium price is...
ECONOMICS
JAMB 2001
The fixing of the price of an item above or below the equilibrium price is most likely to take place in a?
- A. centrally planned economy
- B. free market economy
- C. developed economy
- D. mixed economy
Correct Answer: B. free market economy
Explanation
In a free-market economy, the concept of price ceiling and price floor come to play. In this kind of market situation, the government can introduce laws to ensure that prices do not rise or fall beyond a particular amount.
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