Microeconomics Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
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Price ceiling on stakeholders
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consumers: shortages, lower prices, parallel/unofficial markets and the possible means to resolve a shortage (queues), possible reduced quality of goods,
Producers: discouragement of suppliers to produce more because they cannot set prices and consequent reduction of availability, impact on signalling and incentive functions of price.
Government: need for intervention to overcome shortages (rationing).
Real life examples: food, housing, fuel, merit goods
2
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Indirect tax on stakeholders
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