Shortage of the medical drug at the new ceiling price

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Suppose that the government places a ceiling on the price of a medical drug below the equilibrium price.

Explain why there is a shortage of the medical drug at the new ceiling price.

Suppose that a black market for the medical drug arises with the pharmaceutical firms secretly selling the drug at higher prices. Describe and draw the black market for the medical drug, including the ceiling price, the black market supply and demand, and the black market feasible price.

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