In: Economics
Suppose a market is characterized by the following:
QD = 1,500-3P
QS = -500+2P
A) Determine the equilibrium price and quantity .
B) Graph the equilibrium price and quantity in part A)
C) Suppose the government imposes a per-unit tax of 5 (ie. 5 dollars in tax on every unit
purchased) on buyers. Solve for the new equilibrium price and quantity. HINT: There are
two prices and one quantity to solve for. .
D) Determine the total amount of tax revenue collected by the per-unit tax in B) .