Compute the producer and consumer surpluses after the


The demand and supply curves in a regular market (no externalities) are given by P = 42-Q and P = 0.2Q.

(a) Solve for the equilibrium price and quantity.

(b) A percentage tax of 100% is now levied on each unit supplied. Hence the form of the new supply curve P = 0.4Q. Find the new market price and quantity.

(c) How much per unit is the supplier paid?

(d) Compute the producer and consumer surpluses after the imposition of the tax and also the DWL.

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