Which of the following policies could lead to a deadweight loss?

A) Price ceilings
B) Price floors
C) Policies prohibiting human cloning
D) all of the above
E) A and B only

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a loss of total welfare or economic surplus.

Price Ceilings

Regulatory measures that set a maximum price that can be charged for a product or service, intended to protect consumers from excessive pricing.

Price Floors

Legally established minimum prices for goods or services, aimed at preventing prices from falling too low, often used in agriculture.