Question: ven though there are only a few countries supplying this product, in the beginning (that is, here in Question 5) the countries act like competitors

ven though there are only a few countries supplying this product, in the beginning (that is, here in Question 5) the countries act like competitors and arrive at a competitive equilibrium.

  • Using your market graph, with the Supply and Demand as shown above, graphically depict the equilibrium market price and quantity (P0andQ0respectively).
  • Graphically indicate the size of Consumer Surplus (CS0) and Producer Surplus (PS0) as well as Deadweight Loss (DWL0) if there is any.
  • In a short narrative, explain in your own words the concepts of Consumer Surplus (CS) and Producer Surplus (PS).

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