E1 Kazakhstan is a “small” country that cannot affect world prices. Their demand for coffee is given by D : QD = 400–10P and their supply of coffee is given by S : QS = 50 + 5P. The world price of coffee is $10. a) If Kazakhstan engage in free trade, determine whether Kazakhstan imports or exports coffee, and in what quantity. Suppose Kazakhstan imposes an import quota on coffee of 50 units. b) Determine the price of coffee in Kazakhstan. c) Determine the size (numerically) of the quota rents. d) Determine the overall effect on welfare in Kazakhstan (again, with a numerical value) of the quota, relative to free trade. [Hint: it might be VERY helpful to draw an accurate graph, or use a graphing program to help you identify and calculate the relevant areas you are looking for]
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Kazakhstan is a “small” country that cannot affect world prices. Their
a) If Kazakhstan engage in free trade, determine whether Kazakhstan imports or exports coffee, and in what quantity. Suppose Kazakhstan imposes an import quota on coffee of 50 units.
b) Determine the price of coffee in Kazakhstan.
c) Determine the size (numerically) of the quota rents.
d) Determine the overall effect on welfare in Kazakhstan (again, with a numerical value) of the quota, relative to free trade. [Hint: it might be VERY helpful to draw an accurate graph, or use a graphing program to help you identify and calculate the relevant areas you are looking for]
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