Principles Of Economics, Student Value Edition
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134079288
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 20, Problem 1.6P
To determine
The rise in prices and consumer welfare.
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In year 1, the price of health care is $1, while the price of other goods is $2. At these prices, you demand 30 units of health care and 35 units of other goods.
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