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Assume that in the market for computer, the demand curve is Q=100-P. The market supply curve (private cost) is Q=P-10.
Assume that in the market for computer, the demand curve is Q=100-P. The market supply curve (private cost) is Q=P-10. The production process causes pollution that creates a per unit external harm equal to 0.5Q.
- Calculate the market equilibrium (price and quantity), consumer, producer and society surplus assuming that the firms ignore the external damage caused by their production.
- The government is interesting to achieve the optimal quantity to the society. Offer a solution that will maximize the welfare. Calculate the new consumer, producer and economy welfare.
Support your answer (both for a and b) with demand and supply curve.