Microeconomics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260507041
Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 5, Problem 12QE
(a)
To determine
Effect of the $4 unit tax on suppliers.
(b)
To determine
Effect of the $4 unit tax on consumers.
(c)
To determine
Effect of the $4 unit tax on consumers and producers.
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