Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 16, Problem 7SPPA
To determine
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The price, quantity, economic profit, consumer surplus and
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You are considering subscribing to ESPN+. You are willing to pay up to $83 per year for a subscription. The current annual price is $26. Calculate your consumer surplus under these circumstances.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Ch. 16 - Prob. 1SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 2SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 3SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 4SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 5SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 6SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 7SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 8SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 9SPPACh. 16 - Prob. 10SPPA
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