The U.S. government restricts the production of peanuts by limiting production licenses. By also prohibiting imports, the government maintains prices well above levels peanut farmers would obtain if supply were not restricted. This program has the same effect as a
A. price ceiling.
B. price floor.
C. opportunity cost.
D. shortage.
E. efficiency move.
Answer: B
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