Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 6, Problem 8SPPA
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The way total surplus and the price of a sandbag can change.
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Due to a price ceiling on gasoline, over 10,000 potential gasoline consumers cannot buy at the current price. Over time, the demand for gasoline adjusts as people start buying electric cars. What will happen to the shortage?
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