Demand function of Commodity X: 2Qx = 2200 - Px • Supply function of commodity X: Qx = - 300 + 3 Px • Sales tax per unit = 150. • Calculate: • A. Total surplus before and after tax. • B. Total welfare loss, government revenue and excess-burden = DWL • C. Draw the graph completely.

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Demand function of Commodity X: 2Qx = 2200 - Px • Supply function of commodity X: Qx = - 300 + 3 Px • Sales tax per unit = 150. • Calculate: • A. Total surplus before and after tax. • B. Total welfare loss, government revenue and excess-burden = DWL • C. Draw the graph completely.
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