Microeconomics (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134744476
Author: Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 24APA
a)
To determine
Maximizing utility.
b)
To determine
Marginal utility.
c)
To determine
The marginal utility per hour.
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Microeconomics (13th Edition)
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