For Which Pairs of Goods Is the Cross-Price Elasticity Most

question 55

Multiple Choice

For which pairs of goods is the cross-price elasticity most likely to be negative?

• A)peanut butter and jelly
• B)automobile tires and coffee
• C)pens and pencils
• D)paperback novels and electronic books for e-readers

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