Question

Refer to exhibit 4-5. if a free market were allowed in the transplanted kidney market, then the equilibrium price would be p2. the number of kidneys transplanted would increase by _________ compared to the number transplanted at a price ceiling of p= $0. (q3 - q2) q2 (q2 - q1) (q3 - q1)

Answer 1

(q2 - q1)

Step-by-step explanation:

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We can see that under a price ceiling of $0, the quantity of kidneys supplied is Q1, and if the price ceiling is removed, and the market is allowed to reach equilibrium, the new quantity of kidneys supplied is Q2, so the increase in the supply of transplanted kidneys can be found by the formula (q2 - q1)