1. The language of price controls Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of rental cars is $58 per day. Complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it is binding or nonbinding. Statement Price Control Binding or Not There are many teenagers who would like to work at car-rental companies, but they are Price floor Binding not hired due to minimum-wage laws. The government prohibits car-rental companies from renting out rental cars for more than $87 per day. The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $87 per day for rental cars.

1. The language of price controls Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of rental cars is $58 per day. Complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it is binding or nonbinding. Statement Price Control Binding or Not There are many teenagers who would like to work at car-rental companies, but they are Price floor Binding not hired due to minimum-wage laws. The government prohibits car-rental companies from renting out rental cars for more than $87 per day. The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $87 per day for rental cars.

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