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The domestic demand for a firms product is Qd=500-1.5P. The supply function of the domestic firms is Qsd=50 + 0.5P, while that of the foreign firms is Qsf=250
a. determine the equilibrium price and quantity under free trade.
b. determine the equilibrium price and quantity when foreign firms are constrained by by a 100-unit quota.
c.Are domestic consumers better or worse off as a result of the quota?
d. Are domestic producers better or worse off as a result of the quota.

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a. Total Supply = Qsd + Qsf = 300+0.5P
Equilibrium Price is determined when Qd = Qs. Thus
500-1.5P = 300+0.5P
=> 200 = 2P
=> 100 = P

b. If ...

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