Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 17, Problem 4SPPA
To determine
To find:
Whether L and K have excess capacity or not and its mark-up price.
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Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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