Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260506891
Author: Colander
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 4, Problem 19QE

(a)

To determine

Describe the effect of price difference on the size of cars in US and Italy.

(b)

To determine

Describe the effect of price difference in US and Italy on the use of public transportation.

(c)

To determine

Describe the fuel efficiency of cars in Italy and US.

(d)

To determine

Effect of rising the price of gasoline in the U.S. to $5 per gallon.

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