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"Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: QS =3P; QD-400-P. a. Suppose that a tax of T is placed on buyers, so the new demand equation is QD =400-(P+T). Solve for the new equilibrium and calculate the price received by sellers, the price paid by buyers, and the quantity sold. b. Solve for tax revenue as a function of T. c. Solve for deadweight loss as a function of T."

"Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: QS =3P; QD-400-P. a. Suppose that a tax of T is placed on buyers, so the new demand equation is QD =400-(P+T). Solve for the new equilibrium and calculate the price received by sellers, the price paid by buyers, and the quantity sold. b. Solve for tax revenue as a function of T. c. Solve for deadweight loss as a function of T."

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"Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: QS =3P; QD-400-P. a. Suppose that a tax of T is placed on buyers, so the new demand equation is QD =400-(P+T). Solve for the new equilibrium and calculate the price received by sellers, the price paid by buyers, and the quantity sold. b. Solve for tax revenue as a function of T. c. Solve for deadweight loss as a function of T."
Transcribed Image Text:"Suppose that a market is described by the following supply and demand equations: QS =3P; QD-400-P. a. Suppose that a tax of T is placed on buyers, so the new demand equation is QD =400-(P+T). Solve for the new equilibrium and calculate the price received by sellers, the price paid by buyers, and the quantity sold. b. Solve for tax revenue as a function of T. c. Solve for deadweight loss as a function of T."
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