Principles of Economics 2e
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Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
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Chapter 11, Problem 36P
Use Table 11.5 and Table 11.6 to calculate the Herfindal-Hirschman Index for the U.S. auto market. Would the FTC approve a merger between GM and Ford?
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Chapter 11 Solutions
Principles of Economics 2e
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