Suppose that the demand curve for wheat is q = 100 - 10p and the supply curve is q = 10p.

The government imposes a price support at p = 6 using a deficiency payment program.

a. What is the quantity supplied, the price that clears the market, and the deficiency payment?

b. What effect does this program have on consumer surplus, producer surplus, welfare, and deadweight loss? (Hint: See Solved Problem 9.2.) M