Principles Of Economics 2e
2nd Edition
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Author: Timothy Taylor, Steven A. Greenlaw, David Shapiro
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 13, Problem 12RQ
What can government do to encourage the development of new technology?
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