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This chapter discusses government policies that can alter market outcomes, such as price controls and taxes. Price ceilings place a legal maximum price, which often results in shortages if the ceiling is below the market equilibrium. Price floors set a minimum price, typically causing surpluses. The chapter uses examples of rent control and minimum wage laws. Taxes can be levied on buyers or sellers, with the tax incidence depending on elasticities of supply and demand. Price controls are usually inefficien

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vuquangtruong13122002
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