In the whisky market the demand takes the form: P = 200 – 20Q, while the supply is represented by the following equation: P = Q + 50 (Q – thousand of barrels, P – price for one bottle). Find the
equilibrium price and quantity.
On the 1st January (next year), the government will impose on spirits consumers a mandatory
contribution (tax) of 20 per bottle. Decision is designed to fight alcoholizm. What will be the
final effect for the whisky market (find the new equilibrium point).

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.