alleryStart learning →What do economists generally say about consumer price controls?
AThey achieve their aims fully
BThey fail to do what is intended
CThey always lower costs
DThey end all shortages
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They fail to do what is intended
Most economists judge that such controls do not accomplish what they set out to do.
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