Macroeconomics
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134735696
Author: PARKIN, Michael
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 12, Problem 20APA
(a)
To determine
How the advance in TV technology will influence the markets for streaming services, and Blu-ray discs and players in the short run and in the long run and illustrate it.
(b)
To determine
How the market for streaming services, and the Blu-ray discs and players will influence the market for 4K HD TVs.
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