In: Economics
The demand and supply equations for a product are given by
QD = 20-P
QS = -10 +2P
1. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity.
2. Calculate the price elasticity of demand and the price elasticity of supply at the above equilibrium point.
3. An excise tax of $1 per unit is imposed on the producers of the product. Calculate the new equilibrium price and quantity. Calculate the consumer and producer tax burden ( as a percentage of the tax).
4. Calculate the change in consumer and producer surplus due to the tax. Calculate the amount of the deadweight loss.