Suppose That the Market Demand Curve Is $p = 30 - 2 x$

question 6

Essay

Suppose that the market demand curve is $p = 30 - 2 x$ and the market supply curve is $p = X$ .
a.Calculate the equilibrium price and output level.
b.Suppose a price ceiling of 6 is imposed.What is the new equilibrium quantity transacted in the market?
c.How does the price consumers pay (including any marginal effort costs)compare to the price firms receive?
d.What is the total cost of the additional effort exerted by consumers?

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