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Show the consumer surplus. Show the producer surplus.

Suppose that a price ceiling of $12 was imposed. How would this change the consumer and producer surplus? Suppose a price floor of $16 was imposed. How would this change the consumer and producer surplus?

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The consumer and producer surpluses are presented. How the change in the consumer and producer surplus are determined is given.

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Initially, equilibrium price = $14 and quantity = 15 units.

CS = 1/2 x 6 x 15 =45

PS = 1/2 x 6 x 15 =45

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