Microeconomics
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259813337
Author: KARLAN, Dean S., Morduch, Jonathan
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 1, Problem 2RQ
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To find the scarce resource and work hours.
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