3. Compare the outcomes. The quantity that the monopoly sells falls from Q1 to Q2 when the...

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3. Compare the outcomes. The quantity that the monopoly sells falls from Q1 to Q2 when the government lowers its price ceiling from p1 to p2. At that lower price, consumers want to buy Qd, so there is excess demand equal to Qd - Q2.

compared to optimal regulation, welfare is lower by at least B + D.

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Microeconomics With Calculus

ISBN: 9780273789987

3rd Global Edition

Authors: Jeffrey M. Perloff

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