WAEC Economics 2017 Question 15

Question 15

Price Determination

Parallel markets are usually the result of

  1. A.excess supply.
  2. B.the activities of rich individuals.
  3. C.price legislation.
  4. D.inadequate information.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (price legislation.)

Explanation

Legal maximum prices cause shortages, and black (parallel) markets appear.