2. The following are the market Demand and Supply functions for salmon steak.
QD = 8000-1000 P
QS = 2000P – 4000
Suppose the local government imposes a sales tax of $0.75 per pound. Find:
a. The original equilibrium price and quantity.
b. The after-tax price and quantity.
c. The absolute and percentage shares for consumers and producers of the tax burden.
d. Show on a graph the tax burden and its division between consumers and producers.
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