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Chapter 9, Problem 8PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
The impact of avoiding tariff and taxing the consumption instead.
Sub part (b):
To determine
The impact of avoiding tariff and taxing the consumption instead.
Sub part (c):
To determine
The impact of avoiding tariff and taxing the consumption instead.
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