Suppose a demand function is given as Pd = 119-1Q where Pd is the price in dollars and Q is the quantity available for trade. At the same time, a supply function is given as Ps=49.7 +7.3Q. Assuming no market frictions, what would be the price that equates supply and demand?

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Suppose a demand function is given as Pd = 119-1Q where Pd is the price in dollars
and Q is the quantity available for trade. At the same time, a supply function is given
as Ps=49.7 +7.3Q. Assuming no market frictions, what would be the price that
equates supply and demand?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a demand function is given as Pd = 119-1Q where Pd is the price in dollars and Q is the quantity available for trade. At the same time, a supply function is given as Ps=49.7 +7.3Q. Assuming no market frictions, what would be the price that equates supply and demand?
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