2. Suppose demand and supply are given by Qdy = 7-P and Qsx =P- %3D a. Determine the equilibrium price and quantity and interpret your answer clearly. b. Suppose a $6 excise tax is imposed on the good. Determine the new equilibrium price and quantity. c. Show the existing and new equilibrium graphically, given that there is an excise tax imposed on the good. Also, interpret your graph briefly (1 to 2 sentences only). d. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the consumer and producer surpluses? Interpret your result (1 sentence only). e. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the deadweight loss? Interpret your result (1 sentence only).
2. Suppose demand and supply are given by Qdy = 7-P and Qsx =P- %3D a. Determine the equilibrium price and quantity and interpret your answer clearly. b. Suppose a $6 excise tax is imposed on the good. Determine the new equilibrium price and quantity. c. Show the existing and new equilibrium graphically, given that there is an excise tax imposed on the good. Also, interpret your graph briefly (1 to 2 sentences only). d. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the consumer and producer surpluses? Interpret your result (1 sentence only). e. Given the $6 excise tax, how much is the deadweight loss? Interpret your result (1 sentence only).
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