Suppose an Industry Facing an Inverse Demand Equation Equal to P

question 13

Essay

Suppose an industry facing an inverse demand equation equal to P = 120 - 4Q faces a new pollution control law that shifts its constant marginal cost of production from C₁ = 50 to C₂ = 68.Compute the social costs of regulation in this industry.

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Economic Models

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