Question 30
The market for paper in southern region of India is characterized by the following demand and supply curves : QD=3400-20P and QS=800+20P Where QD is the quantity demanded in 100 pound lots and QS is the quantity supplied in 100 pound lots and P is the price per 100 pound lot. Currently there is no attempt to regulate the dumping of effluent into streams and rivers by paper mills. As a result, dumping is widespread. The Marginal External Cost (MEC) associated with the production of paper is given by the curve MEC= 0.05QS
Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.
Determine the socially efficient quantity of paper QS=...............