Principles of Microeconomics California Edition 2nd Edition
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Chapter 7, Problem 9SP
(a)
To determine
Describe the impact of tax on the number of leaf blowers sold.
(b)
To determine
Illustrate the social optimal price to the consumer.
(b)
To determine
Illustrate the private market price.
(d)
To determine
Illustrate the net price after taxes.
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