Question

The requirement that certain professionals possess a license in order to work in a particular market has the effect of reducing the supply of those services, which in turn causes _________.
O price and the profits of firms in the market to increase.
O price to decrease and the profits of firms in the market to increase.
O price to increase and the profits of firms in the market to decrease.
O price and the profits of firms in the market to decrease.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The correct option is  C :price to increase and the profits of firms in the market to decrease

This can be explained by the fact that, since it always been mandatory to possess a license in order to work in a particular market. This certainly  reduces the competition in the market and thus, the prices would increase; therefore, as the firms have to pay for licence thus would reduce the profits of firm.