Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781259655500
Author: David C Colander
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 23, Problem 4IP
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To determine
Graphically illustrate the impact of technological change on the usage of road.
(b)
To determine
Determine the way people are likely to try to get around the system.
(c)
To determine
Determine the impact if people know when the prices will change.
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