3. The Buckaroo Company faces the following inverse demand curve for its patented product known as a "didgeridoo": P=190-Q Its total cost function is TC = 100 + 10q a. (3 points) Assume the firm charges its single profit-maximizing price. Draw a graph that illustrates the effect on efficiency. If there is a deadweight loss, show it on the graph and calculate its size. If there is no deadweight loss, explain why not. Show your work: No work no credit!

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3. The Buckaroo Company faces the following inverse demand curve for its patented
product known as a "didgeridoo":
P=190-Q
Its total cost function is TC = 100 + 10q
a.
(3 points) Assume the firm charges its single profit-maximizing price. Draw a
graph that illustrates the effect on efficiency. If there is a deadweight loss, show
it on the graph and calculate its size. If there is no deadweight loss, explain why
not. Show your work: No work no credit!
Transcribed Image Text:3. The Buckaroo Company faces the following inverse demand curve for its patented product known as a "didgeridoo": P=190-Q Its total cost function is TC = 100 + 10q a. (3 points) Assume the firm charges its single profit-maximizing price. Draw a graph that illustrates the effect on efficiency. If there is a deadweight loss, show it on the graph and calculate its size. If there is no deadweight loss, explain why not. Show your work: No work no credit!
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