Practice mode Prices, Wages & Taxes

When will the surplus caused by a binding price floor be largest?

Correct answer A. When both supply and demand are elastic

Explanation

When both curves are elastic, the higher floor price makes buyers cut purchases sharply and sellers raise output sharply, so the gap between them is widest.

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