Suppose the Domestic Market Demand Function in a Certain Market

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose the domestic market demand function in a certain market where Q is measured in thousands of units is Q^d = 20 - 2.5P,and the domestic market supply function is Q^s = 2.5P - 7.5.Suppose further that the world price for the good in question is $3.40 per unit.If the government places a $1.20 tariff on imported units of this good,by how much is consumer surplus reduced?

• A) $14,450
• B) $5,400
• C) $12,000
• D) $3,600

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Definitions:

Maximum Amount

The highest possible quantity or level that can be reached or allowed.

Market Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive by selling it at the market price.

Total Revenues

The total receipts from sales of goods or services provided by a company before any expenses are subtracted.

Market Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the amount customers are prepared to pay for a product or service and the amount they end up paying.