Suppose the Jamaican government sets coffee prices at $1 per pound when the market price is $10 per pound.The government's actions will:

A) improve efficiency since the low prices will force producers to find cheaper production methods.
B) result in coffee surpluses,even in a coffee-rich country.
C) cause coffee shortages,even in a coffee-rich country.
D) improve equality between rich and poor since the poor can now afford coffee.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold, determined by supply and demand dynamics in the marketplace.

Coffee Prices

Coffee prices refer to the cost of coffee beans in the market, which can fluctuate based on factors like supply and demand, weather conditions, and geopolitical events.

Coffee Surpluses

Occurs when the quantity of coffee produced exceeds the quantity demanded, leading to a decrease in price.