In a market where the price is restricted by price floors or price ceilings, a. Surpluses and shortages will put pressure on the price to move to its equilibrium. b. Disequilibrium will automatically correct itself. c. All sellers will be able to sell everything they produce. d. All buyers will get what they want. e. Surpluses and shortages will exist.
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