The following graph shows the annual market for Florida oranges, which are sold in units of 90-pound boxes.
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Market for Florida Oranges
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In this market, the equilibrium price isper box, and the equilibrium quantity of oranges ismillion boxes.
For each price listed in the following table, determine the quantity of oranges demanded, the quantity of oranges supplied, and the direction of pressure exerted on prices in the absence of any price controls.
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True or False: A price ceiling below $25 per box is a binding price ceiling in this market. (Economists call a price ceiling that prevents the market from reaching equilibrium a binding price ceiling.)
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False