For the following set of demand and supply, equations do the
following,
- Find the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity for each
set of equations.
- Draw each set of equations in a clearly labeled graph and show
the equilibrium P and Q.
- Calculate the consumer surplus at the equilibrium P and Q found
in b.
- If the price were to increase, calculate the loss in the
consumer surplus. Calculate the total new consumer surplus.
- If the price were to decrease, calculate the gain in the
consumer surplus. Calculate the total new consumer surplus.
- Draw c, d and e showing all the points/areas.
Show all your workings*
Equation Set One
P=50-2Q
P=20+0.5Q
Equation Set Two
P=5000-0.5Q
P=250+0.5Q