Suppose the market demand for milk is  Qd = 40 – 4P Where Qd is millions of gallons demanded and P is price per gallon.  Suppose the market supply for milk is Qs = - 40/3 + 20/3P   Suppose a tax of $1 per gallon of milk is imposed in this market. What is the new price paid by consumers and What is the quantity of milk sold? *Hint: It does not matter if the tax is collected from purchasers or sellers.

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Suppose the market demand for milk is

 Qd = 40 – 4P

Where Qd is millions of gallons demanded and P is price per gallon.  Suppose the market supply for milk is

Qs = - 40/3 + 20/3P

 

Suppose a tax of $1 per gallon of milk is imposed in this market. What is the new price paid by consumers and What is the quantity of milk sold? *Hint: It does not matter if the tax is collected from purchasers or sellers. 

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