Microeconomics
Microeconomics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260507041
Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Once a book has been written, would an author facing an inelastic demand curve for the book prefer to raise or lower the book’s price? Why? (LO6-3)

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