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Which of the following is incorrect with reference to the imposition of a price floor for a good? |
The government imposes a lower limit on the purchase price for some of the goods. The floor is normally set at a level lower than the market-determined price for these goods. It leads to an excess supply in the market. It is also known as minimum support price (MSP). |
The floor is normally set at a level lower than the market-determined price for these goods. |
The correct answer is Option (2) → The floor is normally set at a level lower than the market-determined price for these goods. A price floor is the minimum price set by the government above the equilibrium (market-determined) price to protect producers from very low prices. For example, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural products ensures that farmers receive a fair return even if market prices fall. If the floor were set below the equilibrium price, it would have no effect on the market. |
