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Assume that the demand function is given by x=P^-n, and the supply function by y= p^e. Find the equilibrium price. Determine the effect on the equilibrium price of the introduction of a tax t=0.1 if n= e=0.5. Finally, describe how the incidence of the tax is divided between the consumers and producers.

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This tutorial advises how the incidence of the tax is divided between the consumers and producers.

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We have,
x=P^(-n)=1/P^n
Or,
P=(1/x)^(1/n)
Now total revenue is:
TR=P*1/P^n =P^(1-n)
And marginal revenue ...

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