Q4. (a) Explain how reducing output below the competitive equilibrium reduces total welfare.

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Q4. (a) Explain how reducing output below the competitive equilibrium reduces total
welfare.
(b) Given the following demand and supply curve equations:
Qs = -170 + 10P
Qo = 235-5P QD=QS / Quantity demand = Quanity
supply
Find price, quantity and total welfare at market equilibrium.
Suppose a tax of €6 per unit is levied in the market. Find the post-tax
market price and quantity. Calculate the post-tax consumer surplus,
producer surplus and total welfare. Find the deadweight loss from the
tax. Examining the price elasticities, explain how the incidence of the tax
is shared between the two sides of the market.
(1)
(ii)
Transcribed Image Text:Q4. (a) Explain how reducing output below the competitive equilibrium reduces total welfare. (b) Given the following demand and supply curve equations: Qs = -170 + 10P Qo = 235-5P QD=QS / Quantity demand = Quanity supply Find price, quantity and total welfare at market equilibrium. Suppose a tax of €6 per unit is levied in the market. Find the post-tax market price and quantity. Calculate the post-tax consumer surplus, producer surplus and total welfare. Find the deadweight loss from the tax. Examining the price elasticities, explain how the incidence of the tax is shared between the two sides of the market. (1) (ii)
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