The government believes that the market-clearing price is


The wheat market is represented by the following demand-supply equations. QD =3550-266P

QS=1800 +240P

Where P is the price per bushel and Q is the quantity of wheat in millions.

1. The government believes that the market-clearing price is too low. To increase the price the government purchases 122 million bushels of wheat. This shifts the demand curve to the right. Write down the new demand equation.

1. Solve for the market equilibrium price and quantity.

2. Calculate the  consumer surplus and the  producer surplus after the government purchases.

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