The Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

The cross-price elasticity of demand is

• A)price elasticity of demand multiplied by the income elasticity of demand
• B)the percent change in the price of one commodity with respect to a one-percent change in the quantity demanded of another commodity
• C)the percent change in the demand for one commodity with respect to a one-percent change in the price of another commodity
• D)negative for substitute goods
• E)price elasticity of demand crossed with consumer incomes

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