The Income Effect Associated with a Change in the Price

question 93

Multiple Choice

The income effect associated with a change in the price of good x:

• A)describes the change in the level of consumption as a result of the consumer's change in utility, holding price constant.
• B)describes the change in the level of consumption, holding utility constant.
• C)describes the change in relative purchasing power.
• D)can be either negative or positive.

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