Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 10, Problem 1IAPA
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The effect of an increase in the tax on gasoline in Unites States on the carbon emissions.
Whether increase in tax would increase efficiency or create
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