Questions: Figure 4-3 shows the market for tiger shrimp. The market is initially in equilibrium at a price of 15 and a quantity of 80. Now suppose producers decide to cut output to 40 in order to raise the price to 18.
20) Refer to Figure 4-3. What is the value of the deadweight loss at a price of 18?
100
180
660
1,040
Transcript text:
Figure 4-3 shows the market for tiger shrimp. The market is initially in equilibrium at a price of $\$ 15$ and a quantity of 80 . Now suppose producers decide to cut output to 40 in order to raise the price to $\$ 18$.
20) Refer to Figure 4-3. What is the value of the deadweight loss at a price of $\$ 18$ ?
\$100
\$180
\$660
\$1,040
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Equilibrium Point
The initial equilibrium is at a price of $15 and a quantity of 80 pounds.
Step 2: Identify the New Price and Quantity
Producers decide to cut output to 40 pounds to raise the price to $18.
Step 3: Calculate the Deadweight Loss
Deadweight loss (DWL) is the loss of economic efficiency when the equilibrium outcome is not achievable. It can be calculated as the area of the triangle formed by the supply and demand curves at the new quantity and price.
The base of the triangle is the difference in quantity: 80 - 40 = 40 pounds.
The height of the triangle is the difference in price: $18 - $15 = $3.