Deck 3: Using Supply and Demand to Analyze Markets

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Deadweight loss can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, producers receive the price ____ and after the tax, producers receive the price ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, producers receive the price ____ and after the tax, producers receive the price ____.  </strong> A) $5.50; $6.00 B) $5.50; $5.00 C) $6.00; $5.00 D) $5.00; $6.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $5.50; $6.00
B) $5.50; $5.00
C) $6.00; $5.00
D) $5.00; $6.00
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) Before the subsidy, producer surplus is ____ and after the subsidy, producer surplus is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) Before the subsidy, producer surplus is ____ and after the subsidy, producer surplus is ____.  </strong> A) $25.00; $16.00 B) $32.00; $50.00 C) $16.00; $25.00 D) $32.00; $30.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $25.00; $16.00
B) $32.00; $50.00
C) $16.00; $25.00
D) $32.00; $30.00
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(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) Suppose the government mandates a price ceiling of $8 per pound. Consumer surplus: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) Suppose the government mandates a price ceiling of $8 per pound. Consumer surplus:  </strong> A) increases by $700. B) increases by $800. C) increases by $300. D) decreases by $150. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) increases by $700.
B) increases by $800.
C) increases by $300.
D) decreases by $150.
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The demand and supply of pickles are given by QD = 300 - 500P and QS = 400P - 150, where P is the price per pickle and Q measures the quantity of pickles in millions. Suppose the government creates a subsidy of $0.25 per pickle. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I) Without the subsidy, the equilibrium quantity of pickles is 75 million.
II) With the subsidy, consumers pay 38.9 cents per pickle.
III) With the subsidy, producers receive 75 cents per pickle.
IV) With the subsidy, the equilibrium quantity of pickles is greater than 100 million.

A) II, III, and IV
B) I and III
C) II and IV
D) I, III, and IV
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The size of the tax is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The size of the tax is:  </strong> A) $1.00. B) $0.50. C) $4.00. D) $2.00. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $1.00.
B) $0.50.
C) $4.00.
D) $2.00.
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The government tax revenue is:

<strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The government tax revenue is: ​ ​  </strong> A) B + E. B) B + C + E + F. C) E + F. D) B + C. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) B + E.
B) B + C + E + F.
C) E + F.
D) B + C.
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Consumer surplus can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
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If the government subsidizes a product, what is the relationship between the price that buyers pay (PB) and the price that sellers receive (PS)?

A) PB + subsidy = PS
B) PB + PS = subsidy
C) PB = PS + subsidy
D) PB (1 + subsidy) = PS
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(Figure: Price and Quantity V) For demand curve D1, the level of consumer surplus at a price of $40 is: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity V) For demand curve D<sub>1</sub>, the level of consumer surplus at a price of $40 is:  </strong> A) $600. B) $300. C) $1200. D) $10. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $600.
B) $300.
C) $1200.
D) $10.
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To calculate producer surplus:

A) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve.
C) integrate the area under the equilibrium price and above the supply curve.
D) integrate the area under the supply curve.
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The demand for a good is given by QD = 750 - 0.4P. What is consumer surplus at a price of $80?

A) $644,405
B) $57,440
C) $1,875
D) $71,800
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The market for organic cabbage is represented by QD = 1,200 - 75P and QS = 425P - 300, where P is the price per head of cabbage and Q measures the number of heads of cabbage per week. Suppose the price of organic fertilizer falls, making sellers willing to sell 100 more heads of cabbage per week at every price. What happens to producer and consumer surplus as a result of this change?

A) Consumer surplus increases by $196.50, and producer surplus increases by $36.97.
B) Consumer surplus increases by $196.50, and producer surplus increases by $42.37.
C) Consumer surplus remains unchanged, but producer surplus increases by $93.02.
D) Consumer surplus increases by $296.50, and producer surplus increases by $36.97.
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The deadweight loss (owing to a price ceiling) increases as demand becomes more _____ and supply becomes more _____.

A) inelastic; inelastic
B) elastic; inelastic
C) elastic; elastic
D) inelastic; elastic
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The consumer surplus with the price ceiling is:

A) $22.
B) $26.25.
C) $28.
D) $1.25.
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The demand and supply of movie tickets are given by QD = 30 - 3P and QS = 4P - 19, where P is the price per ticket and Q is in thousands of tickets. If the government places a $1 tax on each ticket, the prices that consumers pay with and without the tax are _____ and _____, respectively.

A) $8; $7
B) $7.57; $7
C) $7.50; $6.50
D) $4.30; $3.80
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) The total cost of the subsidy for the government is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) The total cost of the subsidy for the government is ____.  </strong> A) $2.00 B) $10.00 C) $20.00 D) $16.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $2.00
B) $10.00
C) $20.00
D) $16.00
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The producer surplus with the price ceiling is:

A) $26.25.
B) $12.
C) $6.25.
D) $1.25.
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At the equilibrium price of $10, the elasticity of demand and supply are -0.9 and 1.10. If the government institutes a tax of $1 per unit, sellers will receive _____ and consumers will pay _____.

A) $9.55; $10.55
B) $10.25; $11.25
C) $9.80; $10.80
D) $9.75; $10.75
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(Figure: Market for Magazines I) The supply equation in the adult magazine market is given by QS = 2P - 4, where P is the price per magazine and Q measures the number of magazines in thousands. Which supply curve reflects a government quota of 6,000 magazines? <strong>(Figure: Market for Magazines I) The supply equation in the adult magazine market is given by Q<sup>S</sup> = 2P - 4, where P is the price per magazine and Q measures the number of magazines in thousands. Which supply curve reflects a government quota of 6,000 magazines?  </strong> A) Panel (a) B) Panel (b) C) Panel (c) D) Panel (d) <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) Panel (a)
B) Panel (b)
C) Panel (c)
D) Panel (d)
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(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. The price sellers receive after tax is $250. II) With the tax, consumers pay $315 per snow blower. III) The government collects $200,000 in tax revenue.</strong> A) I and III B) II and III C) II D) I, II, and III <div style=padding-top: 35px> I. The price sellers receive after tax is $250.
II) With the tax, consumers pay $315 per snow blower.
III) The government collects $200,000 in tax revenue.

A) I and III
B) II and III
C) II
D) I, II, and III
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In a small country, the demand and supply of kidneys are represented by QD = 10,000 - 0.25P and QS = 0.5P + 4,000. Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?
I) The equilibrium price is $8,000.
II) At a price ceiling of $0, there are 4,000 volunteer donors.
III) At a price ceiling of $0, there is an excess demand of 14,000 kidneys.

A) I, II, and III
B) II and III (because the demand curve shifts out, pushing up the price)
C) I and II
D) III
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) The deadweight loss when providing the subsidy is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) The deadweight loss when providing the subsidy is ____.  </strong> A) $2.00 B) $4.00 C) $20.00 D) $16.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $2.00
B) $4.00
C) $20.00
D) $16.00
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(Figure: Market for Asparagus I) Relative to the initial market equilibrium, at a price ceiling of $2, what is the amount of surplus transferred from producers to consumers? <strong>(Figure: Market for Asparagus I) Relative to the initial market equilibrium, at a price ceiling of $2, what is the amount of surplus transferred from producers to consumers?  </strong> A) $4,000 B) $2,000 C) $1,000 D) $500 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $4,000
B) $2,000
C) $1,000
D) $500
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. As a result of the price ceiling, there is a shortage of:

A) 250 pounds of cotton.
B) 200 pounds of cotton.
C) 150 pounds of cotton.
D) 100 pounds of cotton.
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(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S2 causes producer surplus to: <strong>(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S<sub>2</sub> causes producer surplus to:  </strong> A) decrease from $12 to $2. B) decrease from $8 to $2. C) increase from $8 to $12. D) increase from $8 to $10. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) decrease from $12 to $2.
B) decrease from $8 to $2.
C) increase from $8 to $12.
D) increase from $8 to $10.
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Suppose that a minimum price (price floor) is legislated. To calculate producer surplus:

A) integrate the area below the price floor and above the supply curve between zero and the free-market equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area below the price floor and above the supply curve between zero and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
C) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the price floor between zero quantity and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
D) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve between zero quantity and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
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To calculate deadweight loss:

A) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between zero and the free-market equilibrium quantity.
B) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between the quantity corresponding to the choke price and the free-market equilibrium quantity.
C) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between zero and the actual quantity.
D) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between the actual and free-market equilibrium quantities.
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All else being equal, a negative supply shock:

A) causes consumer surplus to increase and producer surplus to decrease.
B) causes consumer surplus to decrease and producer surplus to increase.
C) causes both consumer and producer surplus to increase.
D) causes both consumer and producer surplus to decrease.
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The deadweight loss with the price ceiling is:

A) $26.25.
B) $40.00.
C) $62.50.
D) $1.25.
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Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. After the quota is imposed, the price becomes ____.

A) $4.00
B) $4.22
C) $5.00
D) $5.22
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Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given by P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $6,000
B) $10
C) $70,000
D) $30,000
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Suppose the demand and supply curves for units of university credits are given by
QD = 5,000 - P
QS = -1,000 + 4P
Where QD is the quantity of credits demanded, QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price in dollars for each unit. The producer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,805,000
B) $3,610,000
C) $4,560,000
D) $7,220,000
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(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents the deadweight loss from the change in demand from D1 to D2 is: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents the deadweight loss from the change in demand from D<sub>1</sub> to D<sub>2</sub> is:  </strong> A) There is no deadweight loss. B) A + E. C) B + C. D) D. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) There is no deadweight loss.
B) A + E.
C) B + C.
D) D.
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(Figure: Market for Ammunition I) Assuming the government implements the quota of 200 boxes/week, the producer surplus is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Ammunition I) Assuming the government implements the quota of 200 boxes/week, the producer surplus is:  </strong> A) A + B + E. B) D. C) C + D + F. D) B + C + D. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) A + B + E.
B) D.
C) C + D + F.
D) B + C + D.
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(Figure: Market for Tickets I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. Consumer surplus after the tax is area A + B. II) Producer surplus before the tax is D + E + F. III) Consumer surplus before the tax is A + C + E. IV) The size of the tax is $0.50, raising $170,000 in tax revenue.</strong> A) I and II B) II, III, and IV C) IV D) II and IV <div style=padding-top: 35px> I. Consumer surplus after the tax is area A + B.
II) Producer surplus before the tax is D + E + F.
III) Consumer surplus before the tax is A + C + E.
IV) The size of the tax is $0.50, raising $170,000 in tax revenue.

A) I and II
B) II, III, and IV
C) IV
D) II and IV
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Producer surplus can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. <div style=padding-top: 35px> , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
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The demand and supply of ethanol (a renewable fuel from plant materials) are given by QD = 8,000 - 2,000P and QS = 1,000P - 1,000, where P is price per gallon and Q measures gallons per minute. If the government subsidizes ethanol by $0.30 per gallon, what is the deadweight loss?

A) $30
B) $7,800
C) $440
D) $119
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(Figure: Market for Enplanements) From the year 2000 to 2001, the demand curve for air travel shifted inward, from D2000 to D2001. In 2000, the equilibrium price and quantity were $122.22 and 148.9 million enplanements, respectively. In 2001, the equilibrium price and quantity fell to $104.82 and 123.6 million enplanements, respectively. The loss in producer surplus attributable to the decrease in demand is equal to area: <strong>(Figure: Market for Enplanements) From the year 2000 to 2001, the demand curve for air travel shifted inward, from D<sub>2000</sub> to D<sub>2001</sub>. In 2000, the equilibrium price and quantity were $122.22 and 148.9 million enplanements, respectively. In 2001, the equilibrium price and quantity fell to $104.82 and 123.6 million enplanements, respectively. The loss in producer surplus attributable to the decrease in demand is equal to area:  </strong> A) A. B) A + B. C) B + C. D) B. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) A.
B) A + B.
C) B + C.
D) B.
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(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) The size of the tax is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) The size of the tax is:  </strong> A) $125. B) $65. C) $190. D) $200. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $125.
B) $65.
C) $190.
D) $200.
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(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D1 is _____, and the area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D2 is ____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>1</sub> is _____, and the area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>2</sub> is ____.  </strong> A) B; A + B B) A + B; B + C C) B + C; A + B + C + E D) B + C; A + B <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) B; A + B
B) A + B; B + C
C) B + C; A + B + C + E
D) B + C; A + B
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To calculate consumer surplus for the case when a quota is in place:

A) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the free-market equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the price determined by the market after the quota is in place.
C) integrate the area above the supply curve and under the price determined by the market after the quota is in place.
D) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve between zero and the quota quantity.
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Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given by P = 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,000,000
B) $200,000
C) $100,000
D) $2,000,000
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The price elasticity of demand is -1.25, and the share of the tax borne by consumers is 0.80. What is the price elasticity of supply?

A) 6
B) 5
C) 1.56
D) 1
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Suppose that last year the equilibrium price and the quantity of good X were $10 and 5 million pounds, respectively. Because of strong demand this year, the equilibrium price and the quantity of good X are $12 and 7 million pounds, respectively. Assuming that the supply curve of good X is linear, producer surplus:

A) increased from $25 million to $42 million.
B) increased from $12.5 million to $24.5 million.
C) increased from $3 million to $7 million.
D) increased from $4.2 million to $5.6 million.
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Nancy paid $55 for car mats but was willing to pay $80. What is Nancy's consumer surplus?

A) $80
B) $15
C) $25
D) $135
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(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) At a price ceiling of $8, there is a shortage of _____ and a deadweight loss of _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) At a price ceiling of $8, there is a shortage of _____ and a deadweight loss of _____.  </strong> A) 200 pounds; $1,200 B) 500 pounds; $400 C) 300 pounds; $600 D) 300 pounds; $300 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) 200 pounds; $1,200
B) 500 pounds; $400
C) 300 pounds; $600
D) 300 pounds; $300
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Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given by P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The equilibrium price is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $6,000: 10
B) $10; 6,000
C) $70,000; 10
D) $30,000; 20
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(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) At a price floor of $750, there is an excess supply of _____ tons of peanuts. <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) At a price floor of $750, there is an excess supply of _____ tons of peanuts.  </strong> A) 18 million B) 12 million C) 15 million D) 37 million <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) 18 million
B) 12 million
C) 15 million
D) 37 million
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Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The producer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $6,000
B) $10
C) $70,000
D) $30,000
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Which of the following supply curves (where P is price per bushel and QS measures number of bushels) generates $64 of producer surplus at a market price of $10 per bushel?

A) QS = 7.5P - 1.5
B) QS = 10P - 3
C) QS = 2P - 4
D) QS = 6P - 8
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All else being equal, a demand increase:

A) causes consumer surplus to increase and producer surplus to decrease.
B) causes consumer surplus to decrease and producer surplus to increase.
C) causes both consumer and producer surplus to increase.
D) causes both consumer and producer surplus to decrease.
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(Figure: Price and Quantity II) The outward shift of the supply curve will cause consumer surplus to increase from area _____ to area _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity II) The outward shift of the supply curve will cause consumer surplus to increase from area _____ to area _____.  </strong> A) A + B; C + D B) A + B; A + B + C + D + E + F C) B + C; F D) A; A + B + C + D <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) A + B; C + D
B) A + B; A + B + C + D + E + F
C) B + C; F
D) A; A + B + C + D
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(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) If the government mandates a price floor of $750, the area of consumer surplus: <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) If the government mandates a price floor of $750, the area of consumer surplus:  </strong> A) increases from A to A + B + C. B) decreases from A + B + C to A. C) increases from A to B + C. D) decreases from B + C to A. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) increases from A to A + B + C.
B) decreases from A + B + C to A.
C) increases from A to B + C.
D) decreases from B + C to A.
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Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. The deadweight loss as a result of the quota is ____.

A) $1,000
B) $500,000
C) $1,500
D) $1,605
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In the market for used cars, the demand and supply equations are given by QD = 12,000 - 0.4P and QS = 0.1P + 5,000, where P is the price per car and Q measures the quantity of cars. What is the size of the deadweight loss at a price floor of $15,000?

A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $750,000
D) $1 million
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(Figure: Price and Quantity III) An increase in demand caused consumer surplus to change from _____ to _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity III) An increase in demand caused consumer surplus to change from _____ to _____.  </strong> A) $16,000; $36,000 B) $8,000; $18,000 C) $8,000; $12,000 D) $4,000; $9,000 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $16,000; $36,000
B) $8,000; $18,000
C) $8,000; $12,000
D) $4,000; $9,000
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(Figure: Market for Golf I) The supply of private golf courses is Sprivate golf and the supply of private and public golf courses is Stotal. The government provision of public golf courses reduced the number of rounds per week played on private golf courses by: <strong>(Figure: Market for Golf I) The supply of private golf courses is S<sub>private</sub> <sub>golf</sub> and the supply of private and public golf courses is S<sub>total</sub>. The government provision of public golf courses reduced the number of rounds per week played on private golf courses by:  </strong> A) 400. B) 200. C) 100. D) 50. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) 400.
B) 200.
C) 100.
D) 50.
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The market for plywood (a sheet of wood used in construction) is characterized by the following demand and supply equations: QD = 800 - 10P and QS = 50P - 1,000, where P is the price per sheet of plywood and Q measures the quantity of plywood. If the government imposes a price ceiling of $25 per sheet of plywood, producer surplus:

A) increases by $892.
B) decreases by $3,750.
C) decreases by $635.
D) decreases by $1,875.
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The demand and supply of ethanol (a renewable fuel from plant materials) are given by QD = 8,000 - 2,000P and QS = 1,000P - 1,000, where P is price per gallon and Q measures gallons per minute. What does it cost the government to subsidize ethanol by $0.30 a gallon?

A) $660
B) $14,000
C) $150
D) $2,000
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If the government quit subsidizing a product, consumer surplus would _____ and producer surplus would _____.

A) increase; decrease
B) decrease; decrease
C) increase; increase
D) decrease; increase
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(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S2 causes consumer surplus to: <strong>(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S<sub>2</sub> causes consumer surplus to:  </strong> A) increase from $8 to $16. B) decrease from $8 to $2. C) decrease from $16 to $12. D) decrease from $12 to $4. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) increase from $8 to $16.
B) decrease from $8 to $2.
C) decrease from $16 to $12.
D) decrease from $12 to $4.
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The supply and demand for solar panels are given by QS = 5P - 5,000 and QD = 15,000 - 5P, where P is price per solar panel and Q measures the quantity of solar panels. Suppose the government provides a $500 subsidy per solar panel. Before the subsidy, producers receive ____ and after the subsidy, producers receive ____.

A) $2,000; $1,750
B) $2,000; $2,250
C) $2,250; $2,000
D) $1,750; $2,250
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(Figure: Market for Peanuts I) Suppose the government enacts a price ceiling of $250 per ton. Which of the following statements are TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts I) Suppose the government enacts a price ceiling of $250 per ton. Which of the following statements are TRUE?   I. Consumer surplus before the price ceiling is area A + B + C. II) Consumer surplus after the price ceiling is area D + E. III) Producer surplus before the price ceiling is area D + E + G. IV) Producer surplus after the price ceiling is area F.</strong> A) I, II, and IV B) I and IV C) II and III D) II, III, and IV <div style=padding-top: 35px> I. Consumer surplus before the price ceiling is area A + B + C.
II) Consumer surplus after the price ceiling is area D + E.
III) Producer surplus before the price ceiling is area D + E + G.
IV) Producer surplus after the price ceiling is area F.

A) I, II, and IV
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) II, III, and IV
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Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. After the quota is imposed, the quantity demanded becomes ____.

A) 1,000,000
B) 500,000
C) 1,500,000
D) 1,605,000
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The supply and demand for solar panels are given by QS = 5P - 5,000 and QD = 15,000 - 5P, where P is price per solar panel and Q measures the quantity of solar panels. Suppose the government provides a $500 subsidy per solar panel. Before the subsidy, consumers pay price ____ and after the subsidy, consumers pay price ____.

A) $2,000; $1,750
B) $2,000; $2,250
C) $2,250; $2,000
D) $1,750; $2,250
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) As a result of the tax, the deadweight loss is:
<strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) As a result of the tax, the deadweight loss is: ​  </strong> A) B + E. B) B + C + E + F. C) E + F. D) B + C. <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) B + E.
B) B + C + E + F.
C) E + F.
D) B + C.
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(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D1 is _____, and the area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D2 is ____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>1</sub> is _____, and the area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>2</sub> is ____.  </strong> A) D; C + D + E B) D; D + C C) C + D + E; D D) B + C; A + B <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) D; C + D + E
B) D; D + C
C) C + D + E; D
D) B + C; A + B
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Refer to Figure: Market for Tickets II to answer the following question. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Refer to Figure: Market for Tickets II to answer the following question.   Before the tax, consumer surplus is ____ and after the tax, consumer surplus is ____.</strong> A) A + B + E; A B) A + B + E; B C) A + B + C + D +E + F; A + B + C + D D) A + B + C; A + B + C + D <div style=padding-top: 35px> Before the tax, consumer surplus is ____ and after the tax, consumer surplus is ____.

A) A + B + E; A
B) A + B + E; B
C) A + B + C + D +E + F; A + B + C + D
D) A + B + C; A + B + C + D
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(Figure: Price and Quantity I) The decrease in supply from S1 to S2 will cause consumer surplus to _____ and producer surplus to _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity I) The decrease in supply from S<sub>1</sub> to S<sub>2</sub> will cause consumer surplus to _____ and producer surplus to _____.  </strong> A) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $4.50 B) decrease by $5.50; increase by $3 C) increase by $6; decrease by $18 D) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $6.67 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $4.50
B) decrease by $5.50; increase by $3
C) increase by $6; decrease by $18
D) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $6.67
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Suppose the demand and supply curves for shampoo are given by
QD = 18 - 5P
QS = -3 + 2P
Where QD is the quantity of shampoo demanded (in thousands of bottles), QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price of shampoo (in dollars per bottle). The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $9
B) $900
C) $450
D) $4.50
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Which of the following payroll taxes would be most beneficial for workers (e.g., provide the highest after-tax wage)?

A) 5% on workers and 10% on employers
B) 9% on workers and 6% on employers
C) 12% on workers and 1% on employers
D) 2% on workers and 14% on employers
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Suppose the demand and supply curves for units of university credits are given by
QD = 5,000 - P
QS = -1,000 + 4P
Where QD is the quantity of credits demanded, QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price in dollars for each unit. Consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $14,440,000
B) $7,800,000
C) $6,000,000
D) $7,220,000
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Suppose the demand and supply curves for shampoo are given by
QD = 18 - 5P
QS = -3 + 2P
Where QD is the quantity of shampoo demanded (in thousands of bottles), QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price of shampoo (in dollars per bottle). The equilibrium price in this market is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $3; 3,000
B) $3; 900
C) $6; 6,000
D) $2; 8,000
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, consumers pay the price ____ and after the tax, consumers pay the price ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, consumers pay the price ____ and after the tax, consumers pay the price ____.  </strong> A) $5.50; $6.00 B) $5.50; $6.50 C) $6.00; $5.50 D) $5.00; $6.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $5.50; $6.00
B) $5.50; $6.50
C) $6.00; $5.50
D) $5.00; $6.00
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Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given P= 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,000,000
B) $200,000
C) $100,000
D) $2,000,000
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Suppose that technological breakthroughs make jet packs affordable, convenient, and safe for personal transportation. The demand for automobiles would become _____ the consumer surplus from automobiles.

A) more price elastic, decreasing
B) more price inelastic, increasing
C) more price inelastic, decreasing
D) perfectly inelastic, increasing
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(Figure: Market for Grapefruits I) At a market price of $4, what is total consumer surplus? <strong>(Figure: Market for Grapefruits I) At a market price of $4, what is total consumer surplus?  </strong> A) $120 B) $320 C) $160 D) $80 <div style=padding-top: 35px>

A) $120
B) $320
C) $160
D) $80
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Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given by P= 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The equilibrium price is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $110,000; 200
B) $20,000; 100
C) $100; 20,000
D) $2,000; 1,000
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(Figure: Market for Good X I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. A tax on buyers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6. II) A tax on sellers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6. III) With a tax on sellers of $3 per unit, the share of the tax paid by buyers is 67%.</strong> A) I, II, and III B) I and III C) II and III D) I <div style=padding-top: 35px> I. A tax on buyers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6.
II) A tax on sellers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6.
III) With a tax on sellers of $3 per unit, the share of the tax paid by buyers is 67%.

A) I, II, and III
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I
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Deadweight loss can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Deadweight loss can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in a free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, producers receive the price ____ and after the tax, producers receive the price ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, producers receive the price ____ and after the tax, producers receive the price ____.  </strong> A) $5.50; $6.00 B) $5.50; $5.00 C) $6.00; $5.00 D) $5.00; $6.00

A) $5.50; $6.00
B) $5.50; $5.00
C) $6.00; $5.00
D) $5.00; $6.00
B
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) Before the subsidy, producer surplus is ____ and after the subsidy, producer surplus is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) Before the subsidy, producer surplus is ____ and after the subsidy, producer surplus is ____.  </strong> A) $25.00; $16.00 B) $32.00; $50.00 C) $16.00; $25.00 D) $32.00; $30.00

A) $25.00; $16.00
B) $32.00; $50.00
C) $16.00; $25.00
D) $32.00; $30.00
C
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(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) Suppose the government mandates a price ceiling of $8 per pound. Consumer surplus: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) Suppose the government mandates a price ceiling of $8 per pound. Consumer surplus:  </strong> A) increases by $700. B) increases by $800. C) increases by $300. D) decreases by $150.

A) increases by $700.
B) increases by $800.
C) increases by $300.
D) decreases by $150.
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The demand and supply of pickles are given by QD = 300 - 500P and QS = 400P - 150, where P is the price per pickle and Q measures the quantity of pickles in millions. Suppose the government creates a subsidy of $0.25 per pickle. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
I) Without the subsidy, the equilibrium quantity of pickles is 75 million.
II) With the subsidy, consumers pay 38.9 cents per pickle.
III) With the subsidy, producers receive 75 cents per pickle.
IV) With the subsidy, the equilibrium quantity of pickles is greater than 100 million.

A) II, III, and IV
B) I and III
C) II and IV
D) I, III, and IV
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The size of the tax is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The size of the tax is:  </strong> A) $1.00. B) $0.50. C) $4.00. D) $2.00.

A) $1.00.
B) $0.50.
C) $4.00.
D) $2.00.
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(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The government tax revenue is:

<strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) The government tax revenue is: ​ ​  </strong> A) B + E. B) B + C + E + F. C) E + F. D) B + C.

A) B + E.
B) B + C + E + F.
C) E + F.
D) B + C.
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Consumer surplus can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Consumer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
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If the government subsidizes a product, what is the relationship between the price that buyers pay (PB) and the price that sellers receive (PS)?

A) PB + subsidy = PS
B) PB + PS = subsidy
C) PB = PS + subsidy
D) PB (1 + subsidy) = PS
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(Figure: Price and Quantity V) For demand curve D1, the level of consumer surplus at a price of $40 is: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity V) For demand curve D<sub>1</sub>, the level of consumer surplus at a price of $40 is:  </strong> A) $600. B) $300. C) $1200. D) $10.

A) $600.
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C) $1200.
D) $10.
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To calculate producer surplus:

A) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve.
C) integrate the area under the equilibrium price and above the supply curve.
D) integrate the area under the supply curve.
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The demand for a good is given by QD = 750 - 0.4P. What is consumer surplus at a price of $80?

A) $644,405
B) $57,440
C) $1,875
D) $71,800
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The market for organic cabbage is represented by QD = 1,200 - 75P and QS = 425P - 300, where P is the price per head of cabbage and Q measures the number of heads of cabbage per week. Suppose the price of organic fertilizer falls, making sellers willing to sell 100 more heads of cabbage per week at every price. What happens to producer and consumer surplus as a result of this change?

A) Consumer surplus increases by $196.50, and producer surplus increases by $36.97.
B) Consumer surplus increases by $196.50, and producer surplus increases by $42.37.
C) Consumer surplus remains unchanged, but producer surplus increases by $93.02.
D) Consumer surplus increases by $296.50, and producer surplus increases by $36.97.
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The deadweight loss (owing to a price ceiling) increases as demand becomes more _____ and supply becomes more _____.

A) inelastic; inelastic
B) elastic; inelastic
C) elastic; elastic
D) inelastic; elastic
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The consumer surplus with the price ceiling is:

A) $22.
B) $26.25.
C) $28.
D) $1.25.
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The demand and supply of movie tickets are given by QD = 30 - 3P and QS = 4P - 19, where P is the price per ticket and Q is in thousands of tickets. If the government places a $1 tax on each ticket, the prices that consumers pay with and without the tax are _____ and _____, respectively.

A) $8; $7
B) $7.57; $7
C) $7.50; $6.50
D) $4.30; $3.80
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) The total cost of the subsidy for the government is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) The total cost of the subsidy for the government is ____.  </strong> A) $2.00 B) $10.00 C) $20.00 D) $16.00

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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The producer surplus with the price ceiling is:

A) $26.25.
B) $12.
C) $6.25.
D) $1.25.
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At the equilibrium price of $10, the elasticity of demand and supply are -0.9 and 1.10. If the government institutes a tax of $1 per unit, sellers will receive _____ and consumers will pay _____.

A) $9.55; $10.55
B) $10.25; $11.25
C) $9.80; $10.80
D) $9.75; $10.75
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(Figure: Market for Magazines I) The supply equation in the adult magazine market is given by QS = 2P - 4, where P is the price per magazine and Q measures the number of magazines in thousands. Which supply curve reflects a government quota of 6,000 magazines? <strong>(Figure: Market for Magazines I) The supply equation in the adult magazine market is given by Q<sup>S</sup> = 2P - 4, where P is the price per magazine and Q measures the number of magazines in thousands. Which supply curve reflects a government quota of 6,000 magazines?  </strong> A) Panel (a) B) Panel (b) C) Panel (c) D) Panel (d)

A) Panel (a)
B) Panel (b)
C) Panel (c)
D) Panel (d)
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(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. The price sellers receive after tax is $250. II) With the tax, consumers pay $315 per snow blower. III) The government collects $200,000 in tax revenue.</strong> A) I and III B) II and III C) II D) I, II, and III I. The price sellers receive after tax is $250.
II) With the tax, consumers pay $315 per snow blower.
III) The government collects $200,000 in tax revenue.

A) I and III
B) II and III
C) II
D) I, II, and III
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In a small country, the demand and supply of kidneys are represented by QD = 10,000 - 0.25P and QS = 0.5P + 4,000. Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?
I) The equilibrium price is $8,000.
II) At a price ceiling of $0, there are 4,000 volunteer donors.
III) At a price ceiling of $0, there is an excess demand of 14,000 kidneys.

A) I, II, and III
B) II and III (because the demand curve shifts out, pushing up the price)
C) I and II
D) III
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(Figure: Market for Good X II) The deadweight loss when providing the subsidy is ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X II) The deadweight loss when providing the subsidy is ____.  </strong> A) $2.00 B) $4.00 C) $20.00 D) $16.00

A) $2.00
B) $4.00
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(Figure: Market for Asparagus I) Relative to the initial market equilibrium, at a price ceiling of $2, what is the amount of surplus transferred from producers to consumers? <strong>(Figure: Market for Asparagus I) Relative to the initial market equilibrium, at a price ceiling of $2, what is the amount of surplus transferred from producers to consumers?  </strong> A) $4,000 B) $2,000 C) $1,000 D) $500

A) $4,000
B) $2,000
C) $1,000
D) $500
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. As a result of the price ceiling, there is a shortage of:

A) 250 pounds of cotton.
B) 200 pounds of cotton.
C) 150 pounds of cotton.
D) 100 pounds of cotton.
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(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S2 causes producer surplus to: <strong>(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S<sub>2</sub> causes producer surplus to:  </strong> A) decrease from $12 to $2. B) decrease from $8 to $2. C) increase from $8 to $12. D) increase from $8 to $10.

A) decrease from $12 to $2.
B) decrease from $8 to $2.
C) increase from $8 to $12.
D) increase from $8 to $10.
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Suppose that a minimum price (price floor) is legislated. To calculate producer surplus:

A) integrate the area below the price floor and above the supply curve between zero and the free-market equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area below the price floor and above the supply curve between zero and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
C) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the price floor between zero quantity and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
D) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve between zero quantity and the quantity resulting from the price floor.
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To calculate deadweight loss:

A) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between zero and the free-market equilibrium quantity.
B) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between the quantity corresponding to the choke price and the free-market equilibrium quantity.
C) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between zero and the actual quantity.
D) integrate the area between the demand and supply curves over the range of the difference between the actual and free-market equilibrium quantities.
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All else being equal, a negative supply shock:

A) causes consumer surplus to increase and producer surplus to decrease.
B) causes consumer surplus to decrease and producer surplus to increase.
C) causes both consumer and producer surplus to increase.
D) causes both consumer and producer surplus to decrease.
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In the market for cotton, the quantity demanded and quantity supplied are expressed mathematically as QD = 400 - 250P and QS = 250P - 100, where P is the price per pound of cotton and Q measures pounds of cotton. Suppose the government sets a price ceiling of $0.50 per pound of cotton. The deadweight loss with the price ceiling is:

A) $26.25.
B) $40.00.
C) $62.50.
D) $1.25.
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Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. After the quota is imposed, the price becomes ____.

A) $4.00
B) $4.22
C) $5.00
D) $5.22
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Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given by P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $6,000
B) $10
C) $70,000
D) $30,000
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Suppose the demand and supply curves for units of university credits are given by
QD = 5,000 - P
QS = -1,000 + 4P
Where QD is the quantity of credits demanded, QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price in dollars for each unit. The producer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,805,000
B) $3,610,000
C) $4,560,000
D) $7,220,000
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(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents the deadweight loss from the change in demand from D1 to D2 is: <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents the deadweight loss from the change in demand from D<sub>1</sub> to D<sub>2</sub> is:  </strong> A) There is no deadweight loss. B) A + E. C) B + C. D) D.

A) There is no deadweight loss.
B) A + E.
C) B + C.
D) D.
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(Figure: Market for Ammunition I) Assuming the government implements the quota of 200 boxes/week, the producer surplus is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Ammunition I) Assuming the government implements the quota of 200 boxes/week, the producer surplus is:  </strong> A) A + B + E. B) D. C) C + D + F. D) B + C + D.

A) A + B + E.
B) D.
C) C + D + F.
D) B + C + D.
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(Figure: Market for Tickets I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. Consumer surplus after the tax is area A + B. II) Producer surplus before the tax is D + E + F. III) Consumer surplus before the tax is A + C + E. IV) The size of the tax is $0.50, raising $170,000 in tax revenue.</strong> A) I and II B) II, III, and IV C) IV D) II and IV I. Consumer surplus after the tax is area A + B.
II) Producer surplus before the tax is D + E + F.
III) Consumer surplus before the tax is A + C + E.
IV) The size of the tax is $0.50, raising $170,000 in tax revenue.

A) I and II
B) II, III, and IV
C) IV
D) II and IV
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Producer surplus can be calculated as:

A) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QD) is the inverse demand curve.
B) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe and Pe are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(QS) is the inverse supply curve.
C) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
D) <strong>Producer surplus can be calculated as:</strong> A)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) is the inverse demand curve. B)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> and P<sub>e</sub> are the equilibrium quantity and price, respectively, and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) is the inverse supply curve. C)   , where Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. D)   , where Q<sub>a</sub> denotes actual quantity, Q<sub>e</sub> is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(Q<sub>D</sub>) and P(Q<sub>S</sub>) are inverse demand and supply, respectively. , where Qa denotes actual quantity, Qe is the quantity that would occur in free-market equilibrium, and P(QD) and P(QS) are inverse demand and supply, respectively.
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The demand and supply of ethanol (a renewable fuel from plant materials) are given by QD = 8,000 - 2,000P and QS = 1,000P - 1,000, where P is price per gallon and Q measures gallons per minute. If the government subsidizes ethanol by $0.30 per gallon, what is the deadweight loss?

A) $30
B) $7,800
C) $440
D) $119
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(Figure: Market for Enplanements) From the year 2000 to 2001, the demand curve for air travel shifted inward, from D2000 to D2001. In 2000, the equilibrium price and quantity were $122.22 and 148.9 million enplanements, respectively. In 2001, the equilibrium price and quantity fell to $104.82 and 123.6 million enplanements, respectively. The loss in producer surplus attributable to the decrease in demand is equal to area: <strong>(Figure: Market for Enplanements) From the year 2000 to 2001, the demand curve for air travel shifted inward, from D<sub>2000</sub> to D<sub>2001</sub>. In 2000, the equilibrium price and quantity were $122.22 and 148.9 million enplanements, respectively. In 2001, the equilibrium price and quantity fell to $104.82 and 123.6 million enplanements, respectively. The loss in producer surplus attributable to the decrease in demand is equal to area:  </strong> A) A. B) A + B. C) B + C. D) B.

A) A.
B) A + B.
C) B + C.
D) B.
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(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) The size of the tax is: <strong>(Figure: Market for Snow Blowers I) The size of the tax is:  </strong> A) $125. B) $65. C) $190. D) $200.

A) $125.
B) $65.
C) $190.
D) $200.
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(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D1 is _____, and the area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D2 is ____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>1</sub> is _____, and the area that represents consumer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>2</sub> is ____.  </strong> A) B; A + B B) A + B; B + C C) B + C; A + B + C + E D) B + C; A + B

A) B; A + B
B) A + B; B + C
C) B + C; A + B + C + E
D) B + C; A + B
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To calculate consumer surplus for the case when a quota is in place:

A) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the free-market equilibrium price.
B) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the price determined by the market after the quota is in place.
C) integrate the area above the supply curve and under the price determined by the market after the quota is in place.
D) integrate the area under the demand curve and above the supply curve between zero and the quota quantity.
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Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given by P = 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,000,000
B) $200,000
C) $100,000
D) $2,000,000
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The price elasticity of demand is -1.25, and the share of the tax borne by consumers is 0.80. What is the price elasticity of supply?

A) 6
B) 5
C) 1.56
D) 1
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Suppose that last year the equilibrium price and the quantity of good X were $10 and 5 million pounds, respectively. Because of strong demand this year, the equilibrium price and the quantity of good X are $12 and 7 million pounds, respectively. Assuming that the supply curve of good X is linear, producer surplus:

A) increased from $25 million to $42 million.
B) increased from $12.5 million to $24.5 million.
C) increased from $3 million to $7 million.
D) increased from $4.2 million to $5.6 million.
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Nancy paid $55 for car mats but was willing to pay $80. What is Nancy's consumer surplus?

A) $80
B) $15
C) $25
D) $135
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(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) At a price ceiling of $8, there is a shortage of _____ and a deadweight loss of _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity IV) At a price ceiling of $8, there is a shortage of _____ and a deadweight loss of _____.  </strong> A) 200 pounds; $1,200 B) 500 pounds; $400 C) 300 pounds; $600 D) 300 pounds; $300

A) 200 pounds; $1,200
B) 500 pounds; $400
C) 300 pounds; $600
D) 300 pounds; $300
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Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given by P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The equilibrium price is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $6,000: 10
B) $10; 6,000
C) $70,000; 10
D) $30,000; 20
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(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) At a price floor of $750, there is an excess supply of _____ tons of peanuts. <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) At a price floor of $750, there is an excess supply of _____ tons of peanuts.  </strong> A) 18 million B) 12 million C) 15 million D) 37 million

A) 18 million
B) 12 million
C) 15 million
D) 37 million
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50
Suppose that the demand curve for an advanced technology product for businesses is given P =10,000 - 4Q3 and supply is P = 2,000 + 4Q3. The producer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $6,000
B) $10
C) $70,000
D) $30,000
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51
Which of the following supply curves (where P is price per bushel and QS measures number of bushels) generates $64 of producer surplus at a market price of $10 per bushel?

A) QS = 7.5P - 1.5
B) QS = 10P - 3
C) QS = 2P - 4
D) QS = 6P - 8
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52
All else being equal, a demand increase:

A) causes consumer surplus to increase and producer surplus to decrease.
B) causes consumer surplus to decrease and producer surplus to increase.
C) causes both consumer and producer surplus to increase.
D) causes both consumer and producer surplus to decrease.
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53
(Figure: Price and Quantity II) The outward shift of the supply curve will cause consumer surplus to increase from area _____ to area _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity II) The outward shift of the supply curve will cause consumer surplus to increase from area _____ to area _____.  </strong> A) A + B; C + D B) A + B; A + B + C + D + E + F C) B + C; F D) A; A + B + C + D

A) A + B; C + D
B) A + B; A + B + C + D + E + F
C) B + C; F
D) A; A + B + C + D
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54
(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) If the government mandates a price floor of $750, the area of consumer surplus: <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts II) If the government mandates a price floor of $750, the area of consumer surplus:  </strong> A) increases from A to A + B + C. B) decreases from A + B + C to A. C) increases from A to B + C. D) decreases from B + C to A.

A) increases from A to A + B + C.
B) decreases from A + B + C to A.
C) increases from A to B + C.
D) decreases from B + C to A.
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55
Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. The deadweight loss as a result of the quota is ____.

A) $1,000
B) $500,000
C) $1,500
D) $1,605
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56
In the market for used cars, the demand and supply equations are given by QD = 12,000 - 0.4P and QS = 0.1P + 5,000, where P is the price per car and Q measures the quantity of cars. What is the size of the deadweight loss at a price floor of $15,000?

A) $250,000
B) $500,000
C) $750,000
D) $1 million
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57
(Figure: Price and Quantity III) An increase in demand caused consumer surplus to change from _____ to _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity III) An increase in demand caused consumer surplus to change from _____ to _____.  </strong> A) $16,000; $36,000 B) $8,000; $18,000 C) $8,000; $12,000 D) $4,000; $9,000

A) $16,000; $36,000
B) $8,000; $18,000
C) $8,000; $12,000
D) $4,000; $9,000
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58
(Figure: Market for Golf I) The supply of private golf courses is Sprivate golf and the supply of private and public golf courses is Stotal. The government provision of public golf courses reduced the number of rounds per week played on private golf courses by: <strong>(Figure: Market for Golf I) The supply of private golf courses is S<sub>private</sub> <sub>golf</sub> and the supply of private and public golf courses is S<sub>total</sub>. The government provision of public golf courses reduced the number of rounds per week played on private golf courses by:  </strong> A) 400. B) 200. C) 100. D) 50.

A) 400.
B) 200.
C) 100.
D) 50.
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59
The market for plywood (a sheet of wood used in construction) is characterized by the following demand and supply equations: QD = 800 - 10P and QS = 50P - 1,000, where P is the price per sheet of plywood and Q measures the quantity of plywood. If the government imposes a price ceiling of $25 per sheet of plywood, producer surplus:

A) increases by $892.
B) decreases by $3,750.
C) decreases by $635.
D) decreases by $1,875.
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60
The demand and supply of ethanol (a renewable fuel from plant materials) are given by QD = 8,000 - 2,000P and QS = 1,000P - 1,000, where P is price per gallon and Q measures gallons per minute. What does it cost the government to subsidize ethanol by $0.30 a gallon?

A) $660
B) $14,000
C) $150
D) $2,000
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61
If the government quit subsidizing a product, consumer surplus would _____ and producer surplus would _____.

A) increase; decrease
B) decrease; decrease
C) increase; increase
D) decrease; increase
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62
(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S2 causes consumer surplus to: <strong>(Figure: Market for Comic Books I) The quota at S<sub>2</sub> causes consumer surplus to:  </strong> A) increase from $8 to $16. B) decrease from $8 to $2. C) decrease from $16 to $12. D) decrease from $12 to $4.

A) increase from $8 to $16.
B) decrease from $8 to $2.
C) decrease from $16 to $12.
D) decrease from $12 to $4.
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63
The supply and demand for solar panels are given by QS = 5P - 5,000 and QD = 15,000 - 5P, where P is price per solar panel and Q measures the quantity of solar panels. Suppose the government provides a $500 subsidy per solar panel. Before the subsidy, producers receive ____ and after the subsidy, producers receive ____.

A) $2,000; $1,750
B) $2,000; $2,250
C) $2,250; $2,000
D) $1,750; $2,250
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64
(Figure: Market for Peanuts I) Suppose the government enacts a price ceiling of $250 per ton. Which of the following statements are TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Peanuts I) Suppose the government enacts a price ceiling of $250 per ton. Which of the following statements are TRUE?   I. Consumer surplus before the price ceiling is area A + B + C. II) Consumer surplus after the price ceiling is area D + E. III) Producer surplus before the price ceiling is area D + E + G. IV) Producer surplus after the price ceiling is area F.</strong> A) I, II, and IV B) I and IV C) II and III D) II, III, and IV I. Consumer surplus before the price ceiling is area A + B + C.
II) Consumer surplus after the price ceiling is area D + E.
III) Producer surplus before the price ceiling is area D + E + G.
IV) Producer surplus after the price ceiling is area F.

A) I, II, and IV
B) I and IV
C) II and III
D) II, III, and IV
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65
Suppose that a local government has imposed a quota of 0.5 million gallons on water usage. Before the quota is enforced, the market demand curve is given by
QD = 10 - 2.25P
And the market supply curve is given by
QS = -10 + 2.75P
Where the quantity is measured in millions of gallons per month and the price is in dollars per thousand gallons. After the quota is imposed, the quantity demanded becomes ____.

A) 1,000,000
B) 500,000
C) 1,500,000
D) 1,605,000
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66
The supply and demand for solar panels are given by QS = 5P - 5,000 and QD = 15,000 - 5P, where P is price per solar panel and Q measures the quantity of solar panels. Suppose the government provides a $500 subsidy per solar panel. Before the subsidy, consumers pay price ____ and after the subsidy, consumers pay price ____.

A) $2,000; $1,750
B) $2,000; $2,250
C) $2,250; $2,000
D) $1,750; $2,250
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67
(Figure: Market for Tickets II) As a result of the tax, the deadweight loss is:
<strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) As a result of the tax, the deadweight loss is: ​  </strong> A) B + E. B) B + C + E + F. C) E + F. D) B + C.

A) B + E.
B) B + C + E + F.
C) E + F.
D) B + C.
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68
(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D1 is _____, and the area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D2 is ____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity VII) The area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>1</sub> is _____, and the area that represents producer surplus with the demand curve D<sub>2</sub> is ____.  </strong> A) D; C + D + E B) D; D + C C) C + D + E; D D) B + C; A + B

A) D; C + D + E
B) D; D + C
C) C + D + E; D
D) B + C; A + B
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69
(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Refer to Figure: Market for Tickets II to answer the following question. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Refer to Figure: Market for Tickets II to answer the following question.   Before the tax, consumer surplus is ____ and after the tax, consumer surplus is ____.</strong> A) A + B + E; A B) A + B + E; B C) A + B + C + D +E + F; A + B + C + D D) A + B + C; A + B + C + D Before the tax, consumer surplus is ____ and after the tax, consumer surplus is ____.

A) A + B + E; A
B) A + B + E; B
C) A + B + C + D +E + F; A + B + C + D
D) A + B + C; A + B + C + D
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70
(Figure: Price and Quantity I) The decrease in supply from S1 to S2 will cause consumer surplus to _____ and producer surplus to _____. <strong>(Figure: Price and Quantity I) The decrease in supply from S<sub>1</sub> to S<sub>2</sub> will cause consumer surplus to _____ and producer surplus to _____.  </strong> A) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $4.50 B) decrease by $5.50; increase by $3 C) increase by $6; decrease by $18 D) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $6.67

A) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $4.50
B) decrease by $5.50; increase by $3
C) increase by $6; decrease by $18
D) decrease by $10.50; decrease by $6.67
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71
Suppose the demand and supply curves for shampoo are given by
QD = 18 - 5P
QS = -3 + 2P
Where QD is the quantity of shampoo demanded (in thousands of bottles), QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price of shampoo (in dollars per bottle). The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $9
B) $900
C) $450
D) $4.50
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72
Which of the following payroll taxes would be most beneficial for workers (e.g., provide the highest after-tax wage)?

A) 5% on workers and 10% on employers
B) 9% on workers and 6% on employers
C) 12% on workers and 1% on employers
D) 2% on workers and 14% on employers
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73
Suppose the demand and supply curves for units of university credits are given by
QD = 5,000 - P
QS = -1,000 + 4P
Where QD is the quantity of credits demanded, QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price in dollars for each unit. Consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $14,440,000
B) $7,800,000
C) $6,000,000
D) $7,220,000
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74
Suppose the demand and supply curves for shampoo are given by
QD = 18 - 5P
QS = -3 + 2P
Where QD is the quantity of shampoo demanded (in thousands of bottles), QS is the quantity supplied, and P is the price of shampoo (in dollars per bottle). The equilibrium price in this market is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $3; 3,000
B) $3; 900
C) $6; 6,000
D) $2; 8,000
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75
(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, consumers pay the price ____ and after the tax, consumers pay the price ____. <strong>(Figure: Market for Tickets II) Before the tax, consumers pay the price ____ and after the tax, consumers pay the price ____.  </strong> A) $5.50; $6.00 B) $5.50; $6.50 C) $6.00; $5.50 D) $5.00; $6.00

A) $5.50; $6.00
B) $5.50; $6.50
C) $6.00; $5.50
D) $5.00; $6.00
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76
Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given P= 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The consumer surplus at the equilibrium price is ____.

A) $1,000,000
B) $200,000
C) $100,000
D) $2,000,000
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77
Suppose that technological breakthroughs make jet packs affordable, convenient, and safe for personal transportation. The demand for automobiles would become _____ the consumer surplus from automobiles.

A) more price elastic, decreasing
B) more price inelastic, increasing
C) more price inelastic, decreasing
D) perfectly inelastic, increasing
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78
(Figure: Market for Grapefruits I) At a market price of $4, what is total consumer surplus? <strong>(Figure: Market for Grapefruits I) At a market price of $4, what is total consumer surplus?  </strong> A) $120 B) $320 C) $160 D) $80

A) $120
B) $320
C) $160
D) $80
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79
Suppose that the demand curve for brown rice is given by P= 50,000 - 3Q2, and supply is P = -10,000 + 3Q2. The equilibrium price is ____ and the equilibrium quantity is ____.

A) $110,000; 200
B) $20,000; 100
C) $100; 20,000
D) $2,000; 1,000
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80
(Figure: Market for Good X I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE? <strong>(Figure: Market for Good X I) Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?   I. A tax on buyers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6. II) A tax on sellers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6. III) With a tax on sellers of $3 per unit, the share of the tax paid by buyers is 67%.</strong> A) I, II, and III B) I and III C) II and III D) I I. A tax on buyers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6.
II) A tax on sellers of $3 per unit raises the price buyers pay to $6.
III) With a tax on sellers of $3 per unit, the share of the tax paid by buyers is 67%.

A) I, II, and III
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I
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