Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be TRUE

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be TRUE?

• A) Income elasticity of demand for fur coats exceeds that of oatmeal.
• B) Income elasticity of demand for oatmeal exceeds that of fur coats.
• C) Income elasticity of demand for fur coats equals that of oatmeal.
• D) It is not possible to make any prediction about relative income elasticities.

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