The Cross Elasticity Between Two Goods, X and Y, Is

question 122

Multiple Choice

The cross elasticity between two goods, X and Y, is positive. From this, we can conclude that goods X and Y are:

• A) substitute goods.
• B) complementary goods.
• C) unrelated goods.
• D) inferior goods.
• E) normal goods.

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