ECON MICRO
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781337000536
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 4.9P
To determine
The manner in which zonal ordinances try to encourage the use of land to generate external benefits to neighbors.
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