The role of markets

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Question 44
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The diagram below shows the supply and demand for sugar beet in a domestic market.

Supply and demand diagram for sugar beet

Which of the following is the most likely outcome if the government legally enforces a minimum price at P1P_1P1​?

There will be a persistent surplus of sugar beet in the market equal to Qs−QdQ_s - Q_dQs​−Qd​.

The market will experience a chronic shortage of sugar beet equal to Qs−QdQ_s - Q_dQs​−Qd​.

The total quantity of sugar beet bought and sold in the market will increase to QsQ_sQs​.

Market forces will immediately drive the price down to P0P_0P0​ to eliminate any excess supply.

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