Suppose That the Inverse Demand Function for Wool Is P

question 90

Essay

Suppose that the inverse demand function for wool is p = A/q for some constant A.Suppose that 1/4 of the world's wool is produced in Australia.
a.If Australian wool production increases by 1% and the rest of the world holds its output constant, what will be the effect on the world price of wool?
b.How does the marginal revenue to Australia from an extra unit of wool relate to the price of wool?

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