Refer to Figure 5-2. On the above graph, identify the market equilibrium price and quantity, the efficient equilibrium price and quantity, and the value of the deadweight loss resulting from too few people receiving vaccinations
What will be an ideal response?
The market equilibrium price and quantity are $75 and 550.
The efficient equilibrium price and quantity are $110 and 800.
The deadweight loss is $8,125.
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