EXPLORING ECONOMICS
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Author: Sexton
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Chapter 6, Problem 4P
To determine
(a)
The more elastic good between shampoo and Paul Mitchell Shampoo.
To determine
(b)
The more elastic good between air travel prompted by an illness in the family and vacation air travel.
To determine
(c)
The more elastic good between paper clips and an apartment rental.
To determine
(d)
The more elastic good between prescription heart medication and generic aspirin.
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