What happens when the government sets a price below the market equilibrium level?

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A surplus occurs in the marketThere is more supply than demandDemand exceeds supply, causing a shortageThe market remains in balanceNo change in market conditions

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When the government imposes a price ceiling below the equilibrium price, the quantity demanded surpasses the quantity supplied, resulting in excess demand or a shortage.

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What happens when the government sets a price below the market equilibrium level?

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