Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
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Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
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Chapter 33, Problem 4.2P
Subpart (a):
To determine
Subpart (b):
To determine
Free trade and effects.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Tariff.
Subpart (d):
To determine
Revenue received from tariff.
Subpart (e):
To determine
Ultimate payer of tariff.
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