Econ Micro (book Only)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408066
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 7P
To determine
Effect on the quantity demanded, quantity supplies, and price of the oil.
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