EBK STUDY GUIDE FOR MANKIW'S PRINCIPLES
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ISBN: 8220103455312
Author: Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 15, Problem 6PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
The consumer surplus and effect of tax.
Subpart (b):
To determine
Calculate the consumer surplus.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Calculate profit.
Subpart (d):
To determine
The consumer surplus.
Subpart (e):
To determine
Favors of admission fee.
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EBK STUDY GUIDE FOR MANKIW'S PRINCIPLES
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