What happens in a market when the government sets a price higher than the equilibrium price?

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Explanation

When the government imposes a price above the equilibrium level, the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, resulting in a surplus or excess supply in the market.

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What happens in a market when the government sets a price higher than the equilibrium price?

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