In a competitive market, a price ceiling set below the free- market equilibrium price will result in
A) a new free- market equilibrium at a lower price and higher output level.
B) the quantity demanded exceeding quantity supplied and thus a shortage in the market.
C) the quantity supplied exceeding quantity demanded and thus a surplus in the market.
D) excess supply.
E) a continuation of the free- market equilibrium price and quantity.
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