In: Economics
P=30+3Q
and market demand is given by the following equation:
P=250-Q
where P is the price per skateboard and Q is the number of skateboards. To raise revenue, the city decides to impose a $10 tax on each skateboard sold. What share of the total tax burden will be borne by consumers? What share of the total tax burden will be borne by producers? You must show your step-by-step calculations to receive credit. If you are unable to perform the calculations, at least explain conceptually how the tax burden is determined.
Please perform the calculations and explain conceptually if possible.