In a competitive market, the market demand curve is Q = 28-2p and the market supply curve is Qs = -8 + 2p. Use a spreadsheet to answer the following questions.
a. Determine the quantity demanded and quantity supplied for p = $4, 5, 6…, 14. Determine the equilibrium quantity and price.
b. For prices p = $4, 5, 6, …., 14, determine the consumer surplus. How does an increase in price affect the consumer surplus.
c. For prices p = $4, 5, 6, …., 14, determine the producer surplus. How does an increase in price affect the producer surplus.
d. Suppose the government limits the quantity traded in the market to 6 units. Calculate the resulting deadweight loss.
Quantity Demanded Quantity Supplied Price