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 6.3.6PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
Price elasticity, positioning of good and revenue.
Subpart (b):
To determine
Effect of the marketing strategy.
Subpart (c):
To determine
Effect of the Price elasticity.
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Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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