Microeconomics (9th Edition) (Pearson Series in Economics)
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Author: Robert Pindyck, Daniel Rubinfeld
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Chapter 4, Problem 13E
(a)
To determine
The
(b)
To determine
The number of people who would use the bridge when there is no toll.
(c)
To determine
The reduction in
(d)
To determine
Change in toll revenue.
(e)
To determine
The reduction in consumer surplus.
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