In Problem 4, Suppose That the Market Demand Curve for Bean

question 5

Multiple Choice

In Problem 4, suppose that the market demand curve for bean sprouts is given by P = 1,280 - 4Q, where P is the price and Q is total industry output. Suppose that the industry has two firms, a Stackleberg leader and a follower. Each firm has a constant marginal cost of $80 per unit of output. In equilibrium, total output by the two firms will be

• A) 150.
• B) 75.
• C) 225.
• D) 300.
• E) 37.50.

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Definitions:

Unregulated Market

A market where economic activities are freely carried out without governmental intervention in terms of prices, production, and distribution.

Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product or service exceeds the supply available at a specific price.

Product

Any good, service, or idea that can be offered to a market to satisfy a want or need.

Excess Supply

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied is greater than the quantity demanded at the current price.