Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 11, Problem 4IAPA
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Whether the use of Appalachian Trail is more efficient if hikers are required to pay a fee for its use.
To ascertain whether it would be efficient if the more popular spot such as Annapolis Rock had higher priced access.
To provide reason for the lack of market solutions for the problem of Tragedy of Commons.
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