Chapter 16: Q. 5 (page 397)
What do economists (and used-car dealers) mean by a 鈥渓emon鈥?
Short Answer
Economists refer to the lowest-quality products on the market as "lemons."
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Chapter 16: Q. 5 (page 397)
What do economists (and used-car dealers) mean by a 鈥渓emon鈥?
Economists refer to the lowest-quality products on the market as "lemons."
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