enimmäishinnat
Enimmäishinnat, known in English as price ceilings, are a form of price control that sets the maximum price that can be charged for a good or service. This maximum price is set by law or regulation and is typically set below the equilibrium market price. The intention behind implementing price ceilings is often to make essential goods and services more affordable for consumers, particularly during times of scarcity or rapid price increases.
When a price ceiling is set below the market equilibrium, it can lead to several economic consequences.
Examples of goods and services where price ceilings have been used include rent control for housing, caps