The government has imposed a price control for many agricultural products in an effort to support farmers. In the case of price floor P₂ in the accompanying figure, how much of a disequilibrium in quantity exists? A) a shortage of 30,000 units B) a surplus of 120,000 units C) 30,000 units D) a surplus of 30,000 units E) an excess of $3

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The quantity at the price floor (PS1) is 180,000 units, while the quantity demanded is 210,000 units. Therefore, there is a surplus of 30,000 units.

The Government Has Imposed a Price Control for Many Agricultural