The government sets a price floor for wheat which is above the equilibrium price of wheat. As a result,

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A price floor set above the equilibrium price of wheat leads to a surplus of wheat because producers are willing to supply more wheat at the higher price, but consumers are not willing to buy as much at that price. This results in inefficiencies in the market, known as deadweight loss, because there are missed opportunities for trades that would benefit both buyers and sellers.

The Government Sets a Price Floor for Wheat Which Is