Principles of Economics 2e
Principles of Economics 2e
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ISBN: 9781947172364
Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
Publisher: OpenStax
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Suppose that Sony’s R&D investment in digital devices has increased profits by 2 0 % .

Is this a private or social benefit?

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