Price, Quantity, and Surplus Division
A company produces a unique, differentiated product. The cost to produce one additional unit is constant at $20. The company decides to set the selling price at $60 per unit.
Based on the market demand schedule below, analyze the outcome of this pricing decision. Your analysis must identify and calculate:
- The quantity of units that will be sold.
- The total producer surplus.
- The total consumer surplus.
Demand Schedule:
- The 10 consumers with the highest willingness to pay will buy at any price up to $80.
- The next 10 consumers will buy at any price up to $70.
- The next 10 consumers will buy at any price up to $60.
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