Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 8SPPA
To determine
To explain:
The influence on rental rate of farm land due to use of farm robots.
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