supply curves for a product are given by q = 1700- 30p and q = 40p - 1400, respectively, where p is the price and q is the quantity of the product. (a) Find the equilibrium price and quantity. p = 44.29 q = 371.4 (b) A specific tax of $3 is imposed on suppliers. Find the new eqåilibrium price and quantity. (c) At the new equilibrium price and quantity, how much of the $3 tax is paid by consumers, and how much by producers?

supply curves for a product are given by q = 1700- 30p and q = 40p - 1400, respectively, where p is the price and q is the quantity of the product. (a) Find the equilibrium price and quantity. p = 44.29 q = 371.4 (b) A specific tax of $3 is imposed on suppliers. Find the new eqåilibrium price and quantity. (c) At the new equilibrium price and quantity, how much of the $3 tax is paid by consumers, and how much by producers?

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