Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13.A, Problem 4SPPA
To determine

To explain:

The effect on the relative price of food and haircuts if the sales tax is replaced by the consumption tax and the tax that would be preferred.

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