Suppose That King Kanuta from Problem 11 Demands That Each

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose that King Kanuta from Problem 11 demands that each of his subjects give him 1 coconuts for every coconut that they consume. The king puts all of the coconuts that he collects in a large pile and burns them. The supply of coconuts is given by S(p_s) = 100p_s, where p_s is the price received by suppliers. The demand for coconuts by the king's subjects is given by D(p_d) = 4,000 - 100p_d, where p_d is the price paid by consumers. In equilibrium, the price received by suppliers will be

• A) $24.
• B) $20.
• C) $40.
• D) $16.
• E) None of the above.