Is the wifi system efficient

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Paying for a WiFi Network. Consider a small town with 1,000 households. The town could install a wireless WiFi network that would give everyone in town access to the Internet. Each household is willing to pay a maximum of $50 per year for the network, and the cost of the system is $20,000 per year. (Related to Application 1 on page 647.)

a. Is the WiFi system efficient?

b. Suppose the town asks for voluntary contributions to support the network. Would you expect the total contributions to cover the $20,000 cost?

c. Suppose the town keeps track of the contributions and issues passwords to people who contributed at least $20. Would you expect the total contributions to cover the $20,000 cost? 30.

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