Consider a policy to help struggling farmers by setting a minimum trade price for wheat. Which of the following statements is true? multiple choice Farmers would gain surplus at a higher price Most farmers would gain surplus at a higher price and more trades will occur Some farmers would gain surplus at a higher price but fewer trades would occur and some farmers will be unable to trade Some farmers would lose surplus at a higher price but more trades will occur
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