Akbar bought a $40 a ticket to a comedy show. He values the show at $167. Birbal values watching the show at $136. If I force Akbar to give his ticket to Birbal what is the change in total surplus? Do not include the $ sign and remember to include a negative sign if you want to say that surplus has decreased
Akbar bought a $40 a ticket to a comedy show. He values the show at $167. Birbal values watching the show at $136. If I force Akbar to give his ticket to Birbal what is the change in total surplus? Do not include the $ sign and remember to include a negative sign if you want to say that surplus has decreased
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Akbar bought a $40 a ticket to a comedy show. He values the show at $167. Birbal values watching the show at $136. If I force Akbar to give his ticket to Birbal what is the change in total surplus? Do not include the $ sign and remember to include a negative sign if you want to say that surplus has decreased
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