ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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Author: NEWNAN
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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2. Suppose demand and supply are given by Qd, = 7-, and Qs =P-
a. Determine the equilibrium price and quantity and interpret your answer clearly.
b. Suppose a $6 excise tax is imposed on the good. Determine the new equilibrium price and quantity.
Show the existing and new equilibrium graphically, given that there is an excise tax imposed on the good.
Also, interpret your graph briefly (1 to 2 sentences only).
d. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the consumer and producer surpluses? Interpret your result (1 sentence
only).
Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the deadweight loss? Interpret your result (1 sentence only).
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Transcribed Image Text:2. Suppose demand and supply are given by Qd, = 7-, and Qs =P- a. Determine the equilibrium price and quantity and interpret your answer clearly. b. Suppose a $6 excise tax is imposed on the good. Determine the new equilibrium price and quantity. Show the existing and new equilibrium graphically, given that there is an excise tax imposed on the good. Also, interpret your graph briefly (1 to 2 sentences only). d. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the consumer and producer surpluses? Interpret your result (1 sentence only). Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the deadweight loss? Interpret your result (1 sentence only).
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