2. Consider a perfectly competitive market for anchovies. The demand curve is given by Qp = 72 – 2Pp and the supply curve is given by Qs = 3Ps – 3. a) Find the equilibrium price and quantity traded in this market. What does 'equilibrium' mean here? How would a price floor of $10 per unit have changed the quantity traded and why? b) Sketch the supply and demand curves (on the usual axes) and mark the equilibrium point. Calculate the amount of consumer and producer surplus in equilibrium (please remember to include the appropriate units of measurement for your answer).
2. Consider a perfectly competitive market for anchovies. The demand curve is given by Qp = 72 – 2Pp and the supply curve is given by Qs = 3Ps – 3. a) Find the equilibrium price and quantity traded in this market. What does 'equilibrium' mean here? How would a price floor of $10 per unit have changed the quantity traded and why? b) Sketch the supply and demand curves (on the usual axes) and mark the equilibrium point. Calculate the amount of consumer and producer surplus in equilibrium (please remember to include the appropriate units of measurement for your answer).
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