Suppose the demand curve for Christmas trees in South Orange is given by:
P=520-4.75Q
And the market supply curve is given by:
P=20+0.25Q
Find the equilibrium price and quantity in a competitive market
Calculate the aggregate social welfare in the competitive market
Suppose Christmas tree suppliers get together to form a price-setting cartel (monopoly). What will price and quantity in this market be?
Suppose the department of Justice, Antitrust division takes Muncie Christmas tree cartel to court, arguing that the cartel is creating deadweight loss. It is beyond a doubt true that the cartel is acting monopolistically. Despite this, give two or three separate arguments that the cartel's lawyers might successfully make in their defense.