Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Question 35

Practice objective / multiple choice question 35 from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 35 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2024 • ECONOMICS • objective

The market for wheat is described by the linear demand function \(Q_d = 500 - 4P\) and supply function \(Q_s = -100 + 6P\), where \(Q\) is quantity in thousand tonnes and \(P\) is price in £ per tonne. The government introduces a price floor of £80 per tonne and purchases any surplus at that price. Calculate the net welfare loss to the economy (in £ million) caused by this intervention.

Answer Options

A. 16
B. 20
Correct Answer C. 14
D. 12
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
14

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 Economics Question 35. It is one of the objective questions from the 2024 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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