The Market Demand and Supply Functions for Milk Are: Q_D

question 13

Essay

The market demand and supply functions for milk are: Q_D = 58 - 30.4P and Q_S = 16 + 3.2P. If a price floor of $1.75 is implemented, calculate the change in producer surplus. How many surplus units of milk are being produced? If the government purchases all the excess units at $1.75, calculate the milk expenditures by government? Does the increase in producer surplus due to the price floor exceed government spending on excess milk?

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