Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
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Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 32, Problem 3.2P
Subpart (a):
To determine
The argument.
Subpart (b):
To determine
The problem for monetarists and supply side economists.
Subpart (c):
To determine
The supply side and monetarist arguments.
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