In: Economics
In a competitive market, the demand and supply curves are Q(p) = 18 - p and S(p) = 2p respectively. What is the price level in the competitive equilibrium?
Given:
Demand - Q(p) = 18 - p
Supply - S(p) = 2p
To find: equilibrium price
Solution:
In a perfectly competitive market, equilibrium occurs at a point where demand equals supply. This means that price will be determined where the demand curve cuts the supply curve.
Equilibrium at:
Q(p) = S(p)
18 - p = 2p
3p = 18
p = 18/3
p = 6
Thus, the price level in the competitive equilibrium is 6.