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Chapter 4, Problem 20QE
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To determine
Demonstrate the effect of tax using the demand and supply curve.
(b)
To determine
Describe the effect of tax in natural gas price in Argentina.
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MICROECONOMICS
Ch. 4.1 - Prob. 1QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 2QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 3QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 4QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 5QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 6QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 7QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 8QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 9QCh. 4.1 - Prob. 10Q
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