The Market Demand and Supply Functions for Easton Redline Slow-Pitch

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Essay

The market demand and supply functions for Easton Redline slow-pitch softball bats are:
Q_D = 12 - 0.04P and Q_S = 0.01P + 2. Calculate the equilibrium quantity and price and point elasticity of demand in equilibrium. Next, calculate consumer surplus. Suppose the Easton bats are taxed $25 per unit. Calculate the revenues generated by the tax. Calculate the loss in consumer surplus. What percentage of the burden of the tax is paid for by consumers?

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