EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
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Author: Mankiw
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Chapter 13, Problem 10PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
Calculate the marginal cost,
Subpart (b):
To determine
Total supply in the market.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Long run profit.
Subpart (d):
To determine
Long run supply.
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