Fig. 1 shows the market for a limited-edition sports shirt. A retailer sets a minimum price, Pmin, above the equilibrium price to support the income of loca...

Assessment: Economics 9214 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Written Paper 1 Subject: Economics - 9214

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Fig. 1 shows the market for a limited-edition sports shirt. A retailer sets a minimum price, Pmin, above the equilibrium price to support the income of local shirt producers.

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(a) State what is meant by a minimum price. [1]
(b) Explain why Pmin creates excess supply. [1]

Answer Details

(a) A minimum price is a lowest permitted price for a good. [1]

(b) At Pmin, which is above equilibrium, quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded. This difference is excess supply, so some shirts may remain unsold. [1]

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