Study Guide for Mankiw's Principles of Microeconomics, 7th
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Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22, Problem 10PA
(a):
To determine
Applying the concepts of rational theory.
(b):
To determine
Applying the concepts of asymmetric information.
(c):
To determine
Applying the concepts of behavioral economics.
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