Microeconomic Theory
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781337517942
Author: NICHOLSON
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.7P
a)
To determine
To find:Equilibrium price and number of pelts to be traded.
b)
To determine
To know:Equilibrium in pelt market.
c)
To determine
To know:Equilibrium in pelt market.
d)
To determine
To plot:Graphical representation of equilibrium in market.
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