Explain by means of graphs how the introduction of a price floor can increase producer surplus.

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Consider a market where demand and supply satisfy the following equations
QD = 12 – 2 P,
Qs = 2P.
a) Find the current equilibrium price and quantity.
(4 marks)e
b) What is the total producer surplus if the market is in equilibrium?
(4 marks)e
The government is considering a minimum price policy to increase producer surplus.
c) Explain by means of graphs how the introduction of a price floor can increase
producer surplus.
(6 marks)
d) Find the (optimal) price floor that maximizes producer surplus.
(6 marks)d
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a market where demand and supply satisfy the following equations QD = 12 – 2 P, Qs = 2P. a) Find the current equilibrium price and quantity. (4 marks)e b) What is the total producer surplus if the market is in equilibrium? (4 marks)e The government is considering a minimum price policy to increase producer surplus. c) Explain by means of graphs how the introduction of a price floor can increase producer surplus. (6 marks) d) Find the (optimal) price floor that maximizes producer surplus. (6 marks)d
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