EBK PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (SECON
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Author: Mateer
Publisher: W.W.NORTON+CO. (CC)
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Chapter 3, Problem 3SP
(a):
To determine
Impact of increased price of silver on the supply of silver.
(b):
To determine
Impact of increased output of tomatoes on the quantity supplied.
(c):
To determine
Impact of increased consumption of organic food and decreased cancer.
(d):
To determine
Impact of increased wages of low-skilled workers.
(e):
To determine
Impact of increased price of movie tickets.
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