Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337091992
Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 6PA
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Positive and normative statements.
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e.) Students should not be required to take exams.
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