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Chapter 5, Problem 22APA
(a)
To determine
Identify the efficiency and inefficiency in the world’s water resources.
(b)
To determine
Identify the organization of water resources in the global market.
(c)
To determine
Identify the efficient allocation of water resources in a free world market.
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