Microeconomics
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Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 15, Problem 5QE
(a)
To determine
Reason for the statement “Rise your fare 20 percent and I’ll rise mine the next morning”.
(b)
To determine
Explain the reaction of Braniff Airways CEO to this decision.
(c)
To determine
Reason for Crandell to not have done this.
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