All parts of this question pertain to the demand-supply graph below, showing the ) and supply (S) for smoke detectors. The price of smoke detectors is measured in US widget.

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All parts of this question pertain to the demand-supply graph below, showing the
demand (D) and supply (S) for smoke detectors. The price of smoke detectors is measured in US
dollars per widget.
P
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
200
400
600
800
D
1000
1200
The market for smoke detectors is initially in equilibrium. A price ceiling is placed at $20 per
widget. Is this price ceiling binding? Why, or why not? What will be the effect of this price
ceiling on this market? Explain your answer in no more than SIX sentences.
Transcribed Image Text:All parts of this question pertain to the demand-supply graph below, showing the demand (D) and supply (S) for smoke detectors. The price of smoke detectors is measured in US dollars per widget. P 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 200 400 600 800 D 1000 1200 The market for smoke detectors is initially in equilibrium. A price ceiling is placed at $20 per widget. Is this price ceiling binding? Why, or why not? What will be the effect of this price ceiling on this market? Explain your answer in no more than SIX sentences.
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