Governments sometime create an excess supply of a product by setting a minimum price that is greater than the equilibrium price, resulting in a permanent excess supply of the product. This is known as a price ceiling.

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This statement is incorrect. A price ceiling is actually a maximum price set by the government that is below the equilibrium price, resulting in a permanent excess demand of the product.

Governments Sometime Create an Excess Supply of a Product by Setting