Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 1, Problem 6SPPA
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The incentives that would have changed, if, to hire an actor Mr. C, a double pay is paid who was offered a part in another movie, and the way the changed incentives had affected the choices of the people.
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Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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