MYECON LAB W/PEARSON ETEXT MICROECON>IP
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Chapter 11, Problem 8E
(a)
To determine
The profit maximizing price and output in the two markets.
(b)
To determine
The profit maximizing price and output in the two markets with no
(c)
To determine
The better off producer and the consumer in the two situations.
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