The Substitution Bias Refers To

question 55

Multiple Choice

The substitution bias refers to:

• A) the failure of the Lespeyres index to capture a consumer's tendency to purchase the same bundle of goods as prices change.
• B) the substitution effect is positive for a price increase.
• C) the substitution effect is negative for an inferior good.
• D) the failure of the Lespeyres index to capture a consumer's tendency to substitute away from goods that have become more expensive.

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