Problem
In some cities, the supply of taxi licences is fixed by city government, and a secondary market in such licences exists.
(a) What factors will determine the price at which such licences trade?
(b) Taxi operators argue that taxi fares are reasonable because they are just making normal returns, while economists argue that that taxi fares are too high because supply has been artificially limited. Whom should we believe?
(c) Who, if anyone, has or does benefit from the regulations in question, and who if anyone is adversely affected?
(d) How would you devise a scheme for deregulating the taxi trade in this city which might be politically successful?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.