Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. Price at which planned demand equals planned supply — the economic interpretation: Marginal utility. II. An effective maximum price below equilibrium — the economic interpretation: Binding price ceiling.
Correct answer: D
I is incorrect: Price at which planned demand equals planned supply → Market equilibrium. There is no excess demand or supply at that price. II is correct: An effective maximum price below equilibrium → Binding price ceiling. It can create excess demand in a simple competitive model.