Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 1SPPA
To determine

To compute:

The amount of rent, the number of rooms that are rented and whether the on-campus housing market is efficient.

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Answer to Problem 1SPPA

The amount of rent will be $650, the number of rooms that are rented will be 1,750 and the on-campus housing market is inefficient.

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The diagram showing the calculation is as explained below:

  Foundations of Economics (8th Edition), Chapter 7, Problem 1SPPA

The quantity demanded will be 1,750, and

The quantity supplied will be 2,000.

It is inefficient as there is a dead weight loss in the market (ABC).

Economics Concept Introduction

Price ceiling:

Price ceiling is the maximum price at which a good can be sold at and not anything above it. This price is established by the government.

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