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Price	Quantity Demanded	Quantity Supplied
0.00	1350	0
5.00	1200	300
10.00	1050	600
15.00	900	900
20.00	750	1200
25.00	600	1500
30.00	450	1800
35.00	300	2100

 

a) The table shows the demand and supply schedules for tuna sashimi (sushi). Plot both Demand and Supply on a piece of paper and attach it as a photo to this document. Label everything that’s relevant and find the equilibrium price and quantity.

b) Calculate the consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus at the market equilibrium.

c) Now suppose the mayor of Vancouver (who loves sushi) thinks the equilibrium market price of tuna sashimi is too high. Briefly describe how the mayor can use price controls to change the price so he is happy. Show this in the graph in part (a).