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A price floor is effective only when it is set at which level?
ABelow equilibrium
BExactly at zero
CAbove equilibrium
DEqual to its cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Above equilibrium
If the minimum price is below equilibrium, the market already pays more, so the rule has no force.
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