Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9780134744452
Author: PARKIN, Michael
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2, Problem 19APA
(a)
To determine
Draw the graph of K’s
(b)
To determine
Identify the specialization level in the PPF.
(c)
To determine
Identify the total
(d)
To determine
Identify the value of share of total gains from the trade between K and L.
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