MICROECONOMICS
MICROECONOMICS
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781266686764
Author: Colander
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 3, Problem 1QAP

(a)

To determine

Problems relating with government intervention.

(b)

To determine

Further effect of central planner’s interference on family choices.

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