EBK MICROECONOMICS
EBK MICROECONOMICS
2nd Edition
ISBN: 8220103601795
Author: GOOLSBEE
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 13, Problem 12P

(a)

To determine

Derive the marginal expenditure faced by the government is ME=P×(1+1εs).

(b)

To determine

Supply is positively related with the quantity output. Thus, elasticity of supply is positive; substituting elasticity in Equation (4) would result in the marginal expenditure of coconut, which would be equal to or greater in price.

(c)

To determine

Explanation for the statement “if the buyer’s side was competitive, marginal expenditure would equal price”.

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