Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)
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Author: James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson
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- A competitive market system is efficient. Discuss and explain this statement in detail. Your answer may include diagrams.arrow_forwardHow do markets operate to bring product into existence? How does that relationship affect supply and demand for the various markets involved? In what ways has the change in supply and demand affected the market? What enabled the many participants in the production of this product to cooperate, and how has this affected the production of the product?arrow_forwardAnswer the following questions. 1. In the year 2000, the town of Cuenca in Batangas did not have mountain resorts. Because of the influx of mountaineers to Mount Maculot during weekends, there are now five resorts operating in the said town and more than 10 resorts in nearby towns. All these resorts offer the same amenities-swimming pools and affordable lodgings. What feature of competitive markets does this demonstrate? Explain your answer.arrow_forward
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