Economics (Irwin Economics)
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Author: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean Masaki Flynn Dr.
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Chapter 22, Problem 1P
Subpart (a):
To determine
the percentage change in the quantity and the percentage change in the price .
Subpart (b):
To determine
The price change and the new price level.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Change in quantity demanded and the change due to tax.
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