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Suppose that in Problem 2, the demand curve for mineral water is given by p = 70 - 16q, where p is the price per bottle paid by consumers and q is the number of bottles purchased by consumers. Mineral water is supplied to consumers by a monopolistic distributor, who buys from a monopolist producer who is able to produce mineral water at zero cost. The producer charges the distributor a price of c per bottle, that will maximize the producer's total revenue. Given his marginal cost of c, the distributor chooses an output to maximize profits. The price paid by consumers under this arrangement is

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

The economic theory that assumes individuals make predictions about the future based on all available information and in a way that is systematically correct.

Policy Makers

Individuals or groups responsible for making decisions and establishing regulations that guide the operation of governments and organizations.

Inflationary Expectations

The beliefs that consumers, businesses, and investors have about future inflation rates, which can influence economic behavior and policy decisions.

Discretionary Policy

Involves government policies that are implemented through ad-hoc decisions by policymakers, rather than set by predetermined rules.