The annual demand and supply for liquor in a certain state is given by the following equation: Qd= 500,000 − 20,000P           Qs=30,000P where P is the price per gallon and QD is quantity of gallons demanded per year.  a. Suppose that a $1-per-gallon tax is levied on the price of liquor received by sellers. Use both graphic and algebraic techniques to show the impact of the tax on market equilibrium. b. Calculate (i) the excess burden of the tax, (ii) the amount of revenues collected, and (iii) the incidence of the tax between buyers and sellers.

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The annual demand and supply for liquor in a certain state is given by the following equation:

Qd= 500,000 − 20,000P           Qs=30,000P

where P is the price per gallon and QD is quantity of gallons demanded per year. 

a. Suppose that a $1-per-gallon tax is levied on the price of liquor received by sellers. Use both graphic and algebraic techniques to show the impact of the tax on market equilibrium.

b. Calculate (i) the excess burden of the tax, (ii) the amount of revenues collected, and (iii) the incidence of the tax between buyers and sellers.

 

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