Thousands Thousands Surplus (+) of Bushels Price per of Bushels or Demanded Bushel Supplied Shortage (-) 85 $3.40 72 80 3.70 73 75 4.00 75 70 4.30 77 65 4.60 79 60 4.90 81

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Refer to the table in question 8. Suppose that the government establishes a price ceiling of $3.70 for wheat. What might prompt the government to establish this price ceiling? Explain carefully the main effects. Demonstrate your answer graphically. Next, suppose that the government establishes a price flfloor of $4.60 for wheat. What will be the main effects of this price flfloor? Demonstrate your answer graphically.

Thousands
Thousands
Surplus (+)
of Bushels
Price per
of Bushels
or
Demanded
Bushel
Supplied
Shortage (-)
85
$3.40
72
80
3.70
73
75
4.00
75
70
4.30
77
65
4.60
79
60
4.90
81
Transcribed Image Text:Thousands Thousands Surplus (+) of Bushels Price per of Bushels or Demanded Bushel Supplied Shortage (-) 85 $3.40 72 80 3.70 73 75 4.00 75 70 4.30 77 65 4.60 79 60 4.90 81
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