Calculating Equilibrium with a Per-Unit Tax
Consider a market for a specific good with the following demand and supply functions: Quantity Demanded: Quantity Supplied: Where P is the price in dollars.
Now, suppose the government imposes a $3 per-unit tax on the sellers of this good. Calculate the new equilibrium price paid by consumers and the new equilibrium quantity. Show your work.
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