The inverse demand for table salt is p = 200qd+1 , while the inverse supply of table salt is p = 10+ 2qs. a. Find the equilibrium price of table salt before AND after the imposition of a 40% ad valorem tax on the consumers of table salt. b. Describe the distribution of the burden (incidence) of this ad valorem tax between consumers and producers. c. Find and interpret the price elasticity of supply (es) at the after-tax equilibrium price and quantity.

The inverse demand for table salt is p = 200qd+1 , while the inverse supply of table salt is p = 10+ 2qs. a. Find the equilibrium price of table salt before AND after the imposition of a 40% ad valorem tax on the consumers of table salt. b. Describe the distribution of the burden (incidence) of this ad valorem tax between consumers and producers. c. Find and interpret the price elasticity of supply (es) at the after-tax equilibrium price and quantity.

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ISBN:9781337617383

Author:Roger A. Arnold

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Chapter19: Elasticity

Section19.4: The Relationship Between Taxes And Elasticity

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