WAEC Economics 1992 Question 32

Question 32

Price Determination

When the price of a commodity is fixed by law either below or above the equilibrium, the mechanism is known as

  1. A.price discrimination
  2. B.price control
  3. C.perfect market
  4. D.equilibrium price
  5. E.market structure.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (price control)

Explanation

Government fixing of maximum or minimum prices by law is price control.