In both 1973 and 1979, the U.S. set maximum prices for gasoline; the policies were later repealed. Graphically and in words, describe how the repeal of such a policy would impact the U.S. gas market in the medium run. Label the graph and describe in words and in a welfare chart how consumers, producers, and society would be affected.

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In both 1973 and 1979, the U.S. set maximum prices for gasoline; the policies were
later repealed. Graphically and in words, describe how the repeal of such a policy
would impact the U.S. gas market in the medium run. Label the graph and describe in
words and in a welfare chart how consumers, producers, and society would be
affected.
Transcribed Image Text:In both 1973 and 1979, the U.S. set maximum prices for gasoline; the policies were later repealed. Graphically and in words, describe how the repeal of such a policy would impact the U.S. gas market in the medium run. Label the graph and describe in words and in a welfare chart how consumers, producers, and society would be affected.
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