The Cross-Price Elasticity of Demand Between Coca-Cola and Pepsi Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The cross-price elasticity of demand between Coca-Cola and Pepsi is likely to be _____

• A)negative because the goods are complements.
• B)positive because the goods are complements.
• C)negative because the goods are substitutes.
• D)positive because the goods are substitutes.
• E)zero because the goods are not usually consumed by the same person at one time.

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