Suppose That When the Price of Hamburgers Increases, the Ruiz

question 161

Multiple Choice

Suppose that when the price of hamburgers increases, the Ruiz family buys more hot dogs.To the Ruiz family,

• A)hamburgers and hot dogs are complements.
• B)hamburgers and hot dogs are inferior goods.
• C)hamburgers and hot dogs are normal goods.
• D)hamburgers and hot dogs are substitutes.

Distinguish between different sources of financing for R&D (e.g., retained earnings, venture capital).

Recognize the role of technological advances in improving productive efficiency and altering the mix of goods.

Understand the difference between invention, innovation, and diffusion and their significance in technological progress.

Grasp the relevance of patents to inventions and innovations.

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