In Many College Towns, Private Independent Bookstores Typically Locate on the Periphery

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Essay

In many college towns, private independent bookstores typically locate on the periphery of the college campus. However, in some college towns, the university has used political power to restrict private bookstores near campus through community zoning laws. Use your knowledge of markets to predict the price and quality of service difference in the market for college textbooks under these two different market regimes.

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