单选题

Under a price ceiling, bribery is a mechanism to（）。

A、 allocate a good to the poorest individuals in the market.
B、 allocate a good to the richest individuals in the market.
C、 bring the total price of a good (including the bribe) higher and closer to the equilibrium price.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】

A price ceiling is an upper limit on the price a supplier can charge. If the ceiling is below the equilibrium price, it can result in bribes as a rationing mechanism, whereas the total price of a good (including the bribe) is brought closer to the equilibrium price.