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Chapter 6, Problem 23APA
a)
To determine
Market for marijuana when no penalties are imposed.
b)
To determine
Impact on market outcome.
c)
To determine
Impact if penalty is imposed on the sellers.
d)
To determine
Impact if penalty is imposed on the buyers
e)
To determine
Marginal benefit.
f)
To determine
Benefit of legalization and
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Chapter 6 Solutions
EBK ECONOMICS
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