Set: C06-Price Ceilings & Floors

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Price CeilingA maximum price set by government below the equilibrium price. By law, price is not allow to rise above the price ceiling.
Ration CouponA government issued coupon or certificate which allows the holder to purchase a specific amount of an item at or below the price ceiling.
Rent ControlA government set price ceiling on rent.
Usury LawA law that sets an upper limit on the interest rate that can be charged on certain types of loans.
Price FloorA minimum price set by government above the equilibrium price. By law, price is not allow to fall below the price floor.
Farm Price SupportsGovernment set price floors on farm products.
Minimum Wage LawA federal law that specifies the lowest hourly wage rate that can be paid to workers, this law is established by Congress.
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Creator lsturgis
Created December 1, 2008
Groups Economics Instructors, ECO 211 001 (2009SP)
Subject microeconomics
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  1. Ration Coupon A government issued coupon or certificate which allows the holder to purchase a specific amount of an item at or below the price ceiling. - 1 miss
  2. Usury Law A law that sets an upper limit on the interest rate that can be charged on certain types of loans. - 1 miss
  3. Farm Price Supports Government set price floors on farm products. - 1 miss