Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134641843
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 1IAPA
To determine
The effect of an increase in the tax on gasoline in Unites States on the carbon emissions.
Whether increase in tax would increase efficiency or create
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Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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