Microeconomics (13th Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 27APA
(a)
To determine
Identify the resource allocation of water between agriculture and residential resources.
(b)
To determine
Identify the role of higher price in an efficient allocation of resources.
(c)
To determine
Identify the effects of higher price in
(d)
To determine
Identify the role of fair rules and fair results in price changes.
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