The Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand of Products "M" and "N

question 17

Multiple Choice

The cross-price elasticity of demand of products "M" and "N" is zero. This implies that "M" and "N" are

• A) substitute products.
• B) complementary products.
• C) independent products.
• D) unique goods, as the price elasticity of demand for one of them is zero.

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