Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078779
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 1.2P
To determine
The effect of carbon tax on the electricity users of the two regions.
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