The Substitution Effect Isolates the Change in the Consumption of a Good

question 178

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect isolates the change in the consumption of a good caused by:

• A) the lower "real" income.
• B) the change in the relative prices of two goods.
• C) the change in consumer preferences.
• D) None of the preceding statements is correct.

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