On September 2, 2021, the Malaysian government set a ceiling retail price of RM19.90 for COVID-19 Self-Test Kit, which would take effect on September 5, 2021. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the policy.

On September 2, 2021, the Malaysian government set a ceiling retail price of RM19.90 for COVID-19 Self-Test Kit, which would take effect on September 5, 2021. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the policy.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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