consider a domestic monopoly in a small country that produces a good with the following inverse demand curve: P = 100 - 1/4Qd. The monopoly has marginal cost of MC = 20 + 1/2Q. In the absence of free trade, complete the following: A) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity. B) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus (note the shape), and total surplus. Now, suppose the home market opens up to free trade ant that the world price is $60 per unit. C) Calculate the home firm's quantity (supplied), home quantity (demanded), import quantity, and price. D) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus. Now, suppose the home market opens up to free trade, but imposes a tariff of $10. E) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity. F) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, tax revenue, and total surplus.

consider a domestic monopoly in a small country that produces a good with the following inverse demand curve: P = 100 - 1/4Qd. The monopoly has marginal cost of MC = 20 + 1/2Q. In the absence of free trade, complete the following: A) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity. B) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus (note the shape), and total surplus. Now, suppose the home market opens up to free trade ant that the world price is $60 per unit. C) Calculate the home firm's quantity (supplied), home quantity (demanded), import quantity, and price. D) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus. Now, suppose the home market opens up to free trade, but imposes a tariff of $10. E) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity. F) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, tax revenue, and total surplus.

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