MR PD Smith has heard that the government has proposed the imposition of a maximum price or  price ceiling in the market for his product. He does not understand the implications of this proposed  price ceiling on equilibrium in the market and has asked you to provide some clarity.  The manufacturer would like to know the following Is there a possibility that the price ceiling could have no impact on equilibrium in the market?

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MR PD Smith has heard that the government has proposed the imposition of a maximum price or 
price ceiling in the market for his product. He does not understand the implications of this proposed 
price ceiling on equilibrium in the market and has asked you to provide some clarity. 
The manufacturer would like to know the following

Is there a possibility that the price ceiling could have no impact on equilibrium in the market?

 

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