Microeconomics
Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781260507041
Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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The market for paper in a particular region in the United States s characterized by the following demand and supply curves: Qp = 145,000 – 2,000P and Qs = 50,000 + 2,000P where Qp is the quantity demanded in 100-pound lots, Qs is the quantity supplied in 100-pound lots, and P is the price per 100-pound lot. Currently there is no attempt to regulate the dumping of effluent into streams and rivers by the paper mills. As a result, dumping is widespread. The marginal external cost (MEC) associated with the production of paper is given by the curve MEC= 0.0006Q5- a. Calculate the output and price of paper if it is produced under competitive conditions and no attempt is made to monitor or regulate the dumping of effluent. (Enter your responses rounded to two decimal places.) Without regulation, the price is $O per 100-pound lot, and the quantity is 100-pound lots

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