Suppose That a Consumer Is at an Optimum Consuming X

question 331

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a consumer is at an optimum consuming X and Y. If the price of X falls, then to get to a new equilibrium the consumer must

• A) purchase less X and more Y.
• B) purchase less Y and less X.
• C) purchase more X.
• D) purchase more Y.

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