Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 26, Problem 2SPPA
To determine
To calculate:
The net and gross investment during 2013 of the U.S.
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Foundations of Economics, Student Value Edition Plus MyLab Economics with eText -- Access Card Package (8th Edition)
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