Maximum price and advertising (AS s17)

(a) Explain how equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity change to allocate resources when there is a successful advertising campaign for a normal good. [8]
(b) Discuss the difficulties of introducing a widespread system of maximum prices for essential food to protect low-income families in a period of high inflation. Consider whether this system is likely to be successful. [12]

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