Consider a Perfectly Competitive Market with Inverse Market Supply $P = 5 + 3 Q ^ { s }$

question 65

Multiple Choice

Consider a perfectly competitive market with inverse market supply $P = 5 + 3 Q ^ { s }$ and inverse market demand $P = 50 - 2 Q ^ { d }$ . Suppose the government subsidizes this market with a subsidy of $5 per unit. What is the impact on the government's budget resulting from the subsidy?

• A) -45
• B) -50
• C) -270
• D) -300

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