Consider the demand and supply for strawberries to be given by Qd= 10-0.33P and Qs=-6+P and the government imposes per unit tax of $T, such that the total government revenue of $32 is generated at a new equilibrium price of $18. What is the amount of per unit tax in this case? OPTIONS: (i) $8 (ii) $1.77 (iii) $10 (iv) $12

Consider the demand and supply for strawberries to be given by Qd= 10-0.33P and Qs=-6+P and the government imposes per unit tax of $T, such that the total government revenue of $32 is generated at a new equilibrium price of $18. What is the amount of per unit tax in this case? OPTIONS: (i) $8 (ii) $1.77 (iii) $10 (iv) $12

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

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Chapter6: Demand And Elasticity

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