Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 19, Problem 6SPPA
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Whether the new diamond mine opening in Canada will lower the price of diamonds worldwide and will reduce the wage rate paid to diamond workers in South Africa.
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