2- The demand curve for a good is q = 100 p/c where c is a constant and c ≥ 0. The supply curve for the good is q=10+p. A quantity tax of t=$10 per unit is imposed on this product. a. By how much will the price of the product rise? b. What are the maximum and minimum possible changes in price? C. What is the producer's share of the tax? d. Find the elasticity of demand at p=10. (Assuming c≥ 0.1).

2- The demand curve for a good is q = 100 p/c where c is a constant and c ≥ 0. The supply curve for the good is q=10+p. A quantity tax of t=$10 per unit is imposed on this product. a. By how much will the price of the product rise? b. What are the maximum and minimum possible changes in price? C. What is the producer's share of the tax? d. Find the elasticity of demand at p=10. (Assuming c≥ 0.1).

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Chapter5: Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section5.A: Appendix: Price Elasticity And Tax Incidence

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