Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134123851
Author: Hubbard, R. Glenn; O'Brien, Anthony Patrick
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.1.7PA
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The calculation of price elasticity of demand by using midpoint formula.
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Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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