STUDY GUIDE F/MICROECONOMICS
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Author: McConnell
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Chapter 22, Problem 13DQ
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The distinguishing factor that lies between direct subsidies, countercyclical payments, and marketing loan subsidies under the food conservation and energy act of 2008.
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