Principles of Macroeconomics (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133023671
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 13P
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The disproportionate increase in the number of trips starting from Thursday and returning on Monday.
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