Calculate the consumer and producer surplus what has been


1. Given the following supply and demand functions, Qd = 24 - 0.5P and Qs = -4 + 0.5P

a. Complete supply and demand schedules below

b. Graph them on a grid below

c. Calculate the equilibrium price

d. Calculate consumer and producer surplus if the market operates at equilibrium

e. If producers limit output to 8 units and charge consumers according to their demand

schedule:

  1. Calculate the consumer and producer surplus
  2. What has been the total welfare loss due to this action by the producers?
  3. Has this nonetheless been a good move from the point of view of the producers? Explain your answer.

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