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What is one of the main objectives of government intervention in the market?
What is one of the main objectives of government intervention in the market?
- To eliminate competition
- To promote artificial shortages
- To create reasonable prices for certain goods (correct)
- To restrict government revenue
What is a potential consequence of implementing a price ceiling?
What is a potential consequence of implementing a price ceiling?
- Surplus of goods in the market
- Equilibrium price recovery
- Increased producer surplus
- Excess demand or shortage of goods (correct)
Which of the following is considered a drawback of government intervention in the market?
Which of the following is considered a drawback of government intervention in the market?
- Enhancing market competition
- Improving resource allocation
- Creating inefficiencies (correct)
- Increasing consumer choices
What is the purpose of a minimum price policy (price floor)?
What is the purpose of a minimum price policy (price floor)?
Which of the following forms of government intervention aims to stabilize prices?
Which of the following forms of government intervention aims to stabilize prices?
Flashcards
Government Intervention
Government Intervention
Government intervention in the market aims to address situations where the equilibrium price (EP) doesn't benefit both consumers and producers, or the equilibrium quantity (EQ) is not socially optimal.
Price Control Policy
Price Control Policy
A price control policy sets a maximum or minimum price for a good in the market, overriding the natural price mechanism.
Price Ceiling
Price Ceiling
Maximum Price (Price Ceiling) is a policy where the government sets the highest price a good can be sold for.
Effect of Effective Price Ceiling
Effect of Effective Price Ceiling
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Black Market
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Study Notes
Government Intervention in Markets
- Governments intervene in markets when equilibrium price (EP) and equilibrium quantity (EQ) are not optimal for consumers and producers, or do not represent a socially optimal outcome.
Objectives of Government Intervention
- Establishing fair prices for goods.
- Generating income for the market.
- Regulating consumption and production.
- Ensuring sufficient quantity exchange.
Drawbacks of Government Intervention
- Creating market inefficiencies.
- Reducing competition.
- Disrupting natural market behaviours and outcomes.
Forms of Government Intervention
- Price control.
- Price stabilization.
- Taxation.
- Subsidies.
Price Control Policies
- Setting minimum or maximum prices for goods to be sold.
- Temporarily suspending the price mechanism, leading to artificial prices.
- Two main types: price ceilings and price floors.
Price Ceiling (Maximum Price Policy)
- Government sets the highest allowable price for a good.
- Effective when the maximum price is below equilibrium price (EP).
- Selling above the maximum price is illegal.
- Aims to reduce prices when EP is unfavorable to consumers.
Effects of Price Ceiling
- Creates excess demand (shortage).
- Facilitates black markets.
- Encourages alternative distribution methods.
- Discourages investment in affected industries.
- Increases consumer surplus, decreases producer surplus and overall economic surplus.
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