Assume That Goods X and Y Are Substitutes and Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

Assume that goods X and Y are substitutes and are produced in perfectly competitive markets.All else constant,in the short run,a decrease in the supply of good X would cause:

• A)an increase in the demand for good Y.
• B)a decrease in the demand for good Y.
• C)an increase in the supply of good Y.
• D)a decrease in supply of good Y.

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