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Chapter 4, Problem 19QE
(a)
To determine
Describe the effect of price difference on the size of cars in US and Italy.
(b)
To determine
Describe the effect of price difference in US and Italy on the use of public transportation.
(c)
To determine
Describe the fuel efficiency of cars in Italy and US.
(d)
To determine
Effect of rising the price of gasoline in the U.S. to $5 per gallon.
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