Prepare a hypothetical linear demand and supply schedule (you can use the same schedule as in question 2) , estimate the demand and supply equations, and the calculate initial consumer surplus and producer surplus. Now assume that government intervenes in the market through ceiling price (assume a value) and or floor price (assume a value). Find the change in welfare (DWL) loss and the new consumer surplus and producer surplus. Do you support these types of interventions?

Prepare a hypothetical linear demand and supply schedule (you can use the same schedule as in question 2) , estimate the demand and supply equations, and the calculate initial consumer surplus and producer surplus. Now assume that government intervenes in the market through ceiling price (assume a value) and or floor price (assume a value). Find the change in welfare (DWL) loss and the new consumer surplus and producer surplus. Do you support these types of interventions?

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Chapter16: Public Goods And Public Choice

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