Economics: Principles & Policy
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ISBN: 9781337696326
Author: William J. Baumol; Alan S. Blinder; John L. Solow
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6, Problem 2TY
(a)
To determine
Shift in the
(b)
To determine
Shift in the demand curve for automobiles.
(c)
To determine
Shift in the demand curve for automobiles when gasoline price doubles.
(d)
To determine
Shift in the demand curve for electricity.
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