EBK MICROECONOMICS
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Author: David
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.27P
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A graph showing the effect on Person A's budget line and optimal basket when she does not join any club, when she joins the premium club, and when she joins the economy club.
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EBK MICROECONOMICS
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