18 531 0 40 $200 $100 $800 $60 80 Supply Demand Quantity (pounds) Figure 4-4 shows the market for tiger shrimp. The market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $15 and a quantity of 80. Now suppose producers decide to cut output to 40 in order to raise the price to $18. What is the value of deadweight loss when the quantity is cut and the price rises to $18?
18 531 0 40 $200 $100 $800 $60 80 Supply Demand Quantity (pounds) Figure 4-4 shows the market for tiger shrimp. The market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $15 and a quantity of 80. Now suppose producers decide to cut output to 40 in order to raise the price to $18. What is the value of deadweight loss when the quantity is cut and the price rises to $18?
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Transcribed Image Text:Price
(dollars
per pound)
$21
18
15
13
11
0
40
$200
$100
$800
$60
80
Supply
Demand
Quantity
(pounds)
Figure 4-4 shows the market for tiger shrimp. The market is initially in equilibrium at
a price of $15 and a quantity of 80. Now suppose producers decide to cut output to
40 in order to raise the price to $18. What is the value of deadweight loss when the
quantity is cut and the price rises to $18?
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