PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS LOOSE LEAF
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Author: CASE
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Chapter 20, Problem 2.1P
(a)
To determine
The
(b)
To determine
Identify the role of transportation costs in trade.
(c)
To determine
Identify the role of the trade agreement in the exchange process.
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