Principles Of Microeconomics 2e
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Author: Timothy Taylor, Steven A Greenlaw, David Shapiro
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 11, Problem 32CTQ
Why are urban areas willing to subsidize urban transit systems? Does the argument for subsidies make sense to you?
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Principles Of Microeconomics 2e
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