The demand and supply functions of a good are given by
π = β25ππ· + 200
π = 4ππ + 92
where π, ππ· and ππ denote the price, quantity demanded and quantity supplied respectively.
(a) Sketch the graphs of these equations on the same system of axes. (6)
(b) Determine the equilibrium point algebraically. (5)
(c) If the government imposes of a fixed tax of π 9 per good:
Β (i) Write down the new supply function, hence graph it on the same system of axes inΒ
part (a). (6)
Β (ii) Calculate the new equilibrium point after the imposition of tax. (5)
(d) Outline the distribution of tax.Β
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