In a Certain Kingdom, the Demand Function for Rye Bread

question 38

Multiple Choice

In a certain kingdom, the demand function for rye bread was q = 381 - 3p and the supply function was q = 5 + 7p, where p is the price in zlotys and q is loaves of bread. The king made it illegal to sell rye bread for a price above 32 zlotys per loaf. To avoid shortages, he agreed to pay bakers enough of a subsidy for each loaf of bread so as to make supply equal demand. How much would the subsidy per loaf have to be?

• A) 21 zlotys
• B) 14 zlotys
• C) 8 zlotys
• D) 20 zlotys
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Expansionary Gap

A situation where the total demand in an economy exceeds its potential output, leading to inflationary pressures.

Recessionary Gap

A situation in which the real GDP is lower than the potential GDP, leading to unemployment and underutilized resources.

Supply Shock

A supply shock is an unexpected event that suddenly changes the supply of a product or commodity, leading to sudden changes in its price.

Recessionary Gap

A situation where the real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is lower than the potential GDP, indicating underperformance in the economy.