Consider the market for corn. Suppose that right now, the equilibrium price is considered "too low" by farmers (i.e. suppliers) in order to make a living. These farmers go to their state representatives and convince them to enact a price floor that is above the equilibrium price. Depict this situation graphically. Is there a shortage or a surplus (or does nothing happen)? Now, conceptually, describe how we know with certainty, that consumers are harmed by this policy. Then, describe conceptually how farmers may be harmed or may benefit from this policy. Graphically depict how we know that consumers are harmed while farmers may be better or worse off (ambiguous). If we were to consider the "total surplus" of consumers and farmers, can we say with certainty whether this economy is better or worse off from the price floor?

Consider the market for corn. Suppose that right now, the equilibrium price is considered "too low" by farmers (i.e. suppliers) in order to make a living. These farmers go to their state representatives and convince them to enact a price floor that is above the equilibrium price. Depict this situation graphically. Is there a shortage or a surplus (or does nothing happen)? Now, conceptually, describe how we know with certainty, that consumers are harmed by this policy. Then, describe conceptually how farmers may be harmed or may benefit from this policy. Graphically depict how we know that consumers are harmed while farmers may be better or worse off (ambiguous). If we were to consider the "total surplus" of consumers and farmers, can we say with certainty whether this economy is better or worse off from the price floor?

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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