16). For Figure 8-9, demand with zero transaction cost is Q1D=50-P and supply is QS= - 7+2P.
a. Verify all of the prices and quntities calculated in the discussion.
b. Now assume that intermediaries come from a competitive market with an equilibrium price of $8 per unit for their services, that is any buyer or seller who wants an intermediary’s services must pay $8 for them. What is the maximum per unit that sellers are willing to pay intermediares if hiring them saves buyers $8 in transaction cost?
c. Does your answer to question 16a change if buyers pay $8 per unit to the intermediary but sellers offer to reduce part of that expense to buyers?
a. Verify all of the prices and quntities calculated in the discussion.
b. Now assume that intermediaries come from a competitive market with an equilibrium price of $8 per unit for their services, that is any buyer or seller who wants an intermediary’s services must pay $8 for them. What is the maximum per unit that sellers are willing to pay intermediares if hiring them saves buyers $8 in transaction cost?
c. Does your answer to question 16a change if buyers pay $8 per unit to the intermediary but sellers offer to reduce part of that expense to buyers?
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