Which of the Following Statements About the Substitution Effect of a Pricechange

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the substitution effect of a pricechange is true?

• A)It is caused by a change in relative prices.
• B)It affects the consumer's ability, rather than willingness, to purchase a good.
• C)It assumes that the consumer substitutes more expensive goods for cheaper ones when income
• Increases.
• D)It is usually equal to the income effect.
• E)It may cause the consumer to buy less of the good when its price falls.

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