Suppose you are given the following information:   Qs = 100 + 3P                  Qd = 400 – 2P  where Qs  is the quantity supplied, Qd is the quantity demanded and P is price. a. From this information compute equilibrium price and quantity.  b. Now suppose that a tax is placed on buyers so that Qd = 400 – (2P + T) where T is taxes. If T = 15, solve for the new equilibrium price and quantity. (Note: You are solving for the equilibrium price for sellers and buyers).  c. The income elasticity of Abigail’s demand for CDs is 0,75. For Abigail Cds are a normal good or an inferior good? Explain your answer.

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Suppose you are given the following information:
 
Qs = 100 + 3P                  Qd = 400 – 2P
 where Qs  is the quantity supplied, Qd is the quantity demanded and P is price.

a. From this information compute equilibrium price and quantity. 


b. Now suppose that a tax is placed on buyers so that Qd = 400 – (2P + T) where T is taxes. If T = 15, solve for the new equilibrium price and quantity. (Note: You are solving for the equilibrium price for sellers and buyers). 


c. The income elasticity of Abigail’s demand for CDs is 0,75. For Abigail Cds are a normal good or an inferior good? Explain your answer. 


d. Years ago, Ricky paid $500 for CDs to put together a collection. Today, he sold his CDs for $200. How does this sale affect current GDP

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