The supply and demand curves for bananas are as follows: QD = 3,750 - 725P QS = 920 + 690P where Q = millions of bushels and P = price per bushel. a) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity that would prevail in the free market. b) The government has imposed a $2.80 per bushel support price. How much bananas will the government be forced to purchase? c) Calculate the change (gain/loss) in consumer surplus that would occur due to the support program. Does the consumer surplus increase or decrease under the program?

The supply and demand curves for bananas are as follows: QD = 3,750 - 725P QS = 920 + 690P where Q = millions of bushels and P = price per bushel. a) Calculate the equilibrium price and quantity that would prevail in the free market. b) The government has imposed a $2.80 per bushel support price. How much bananas will the government be forced to purchase? c) Calculate the change (gain/loss) in consumer surplus that would occur due to the support program. Does the consumer surplus increase or decrease under the program?

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter27: Markets And Government

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Problem 5E

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