The figure at right shows the market for apples. If apple farmers convince the government to set a minimum price of $4 per pound, then
A.100 pounds of apples will be sold at $4.
B.no apples will be supplied.
C.no apples will be be demanded.
D.None of the above.
The supply is horizontal, so it is perfectly elastic. The elasticity is infinity, a small change in price will have a huge impact on the demand. The answer is A. The demand will decline to 100 pounds of apple.
The supply is horizontal, so it is perfectly elastic. The elasticity is infinity, a small change in price will have a huge impact on the demand. The answer is A. The demand will decline to 100 pounds of apple.
The figure at right shows the market for apples. If apple farmers convince the government to...
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