Amy Purchases Only Coffee and Croissants

question 127

Multiple Choice

Amy purchases only coffee and croissants.If both coffee and croissants are normal goods, the income effect associated with a decrease in the price of croissants will result in a(n) :

• A)increase in the consumption of croissants and a decrease in the consumption of coffee
• B)decrease in the consumption of croissants and a decrease in the consumption of coffee
• C)increase in the consumption of croissants and an increase in the consumption of coffee
• D)decrease in the consumption of croissants and an increase in the consumption of coffee

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Heuristics

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