Suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of gasoline is $3.00 per gallon. Complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it is binding or nonbinding.
Statement
Price Control
Binding or Not
The government prohibits gas stations from selling gasoline for more than $2.50 per gallon.
selector 1
Price ceiling
Price floor
selector 2
Binding
Non-binding
The government has instituted a legal minimum price of $3.40 per gallon for gasoline.
selector 3
Price ceiling
Price floor
selector 4
Binding
Non-binding
There are many teenagers who would like to work at gas stations, but they are not hired due to minimum-wage laws.
selector 5
Price ceiling
Price floor
selector 6