Suppose That the Cross Price Elasticity of Demand Between Goods

question 299

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the cross price elasticity of demand between goods A and B equals 1.5. Which of the following is TRUE?

• A) A and B are complements because the cross price elasticity is greater than one.
• B) A and B are complements because the cross price elasticity is positive.
• C) A and B are substitutes because the cross price elasticity is greater than one.
• D) A and B are substitutes because the cross price elasticity is positive.

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