Microeconomics (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134737508
Author: R. Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O'Brien
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.3.6PA
Sub part (a):
To determine
The
Sub part (b):
To determine
The total revenue received by the producers.
Sub part (c):
To determine
Total revenue received by producers after imposing $30 price floor.
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Microeconomics (7th Edition)
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