Principles of Microeconomics, California Edition
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Author: Dirk Mateer, Lee Coppock
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Chapter 5, Problem 2SP
(a)
To determine
Determine the
(b)
To determine
Determine the equilibrium quantity demanded and quantity supplied after the tax implementation.
(c)
To determine
Determine the amount of tax revenue from the tax.
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