Market research has revealed the following information about the market for chocolate bars: The demand schedule can be represented by the equation QD = 1600 – 300P , Where QD is the quantity demanded and P is the price. The supply schedule can be represented by the equation QS = 1400 + 700P , where QS is the quantity supplied. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity in the market for chocolate bars.

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1.Market research has revealed the following information about the market for chocolate bars: The demand schedule can be represented by the equation QD = 1600 – 300P , Where QD is the quantity demanded and P is the price. The supply schedule can be represented by the equation QS = 1400 + 700P , where QS is the quantity supplied. Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity in the market for chocolate bars.

2. Consider a hypothetical closed economy in which there are no income taxes. If household spends $0.50 of each additional dollar they earn and save remainder, the expenditure multiplier for this economy is

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