+A price ceiling is a government-imposed upper limit on the price of a good or service. Intended to keep essential goods affordable, it can, if set below the [Equilibrium Price](/wiki/equilibrium_price), create a [Shortage](/wiki/shortage) by discouraging supply and increasing demand. This form of [Market Intervention](/wiki/market_intervention) aims to balance accessibility with market forces.
+## See also
+- [Price Floor](/wiki/price_floor)
+- [Equilibrium Price](/wiki/equilibrium_price)
+- [Supply and Demand](/wiki/supply_and_demand)
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