If the Price of Good X Goes Up and the Price

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the price of good X goes up and the price of good Y goes down,then it is possible for

• A) The person is better off than before.
• B) The person is worse off than before.
• C) The person is no better or worse off than before.
• D) All of the above are possible.

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Definitions:

Quota Rent

The earnings that accrue to license holders in a system where import quantity is limited by quotas; it represents the difference between domestic prices and world prices due to restricted supply.

Government Imposes

The act of the government enacting regulations, taxes, restrictions, or laws that directly affect business practices, individual behavior, or market operations.

Shrimp Market

A specialized market segment dealing with the buying and selling of shrimp for consumption.

Price Floor

A government or regulatory imposed minimum price for a good or service, aimed to prevent the market price from falling below a certain level.