The Substitution Bias Refers to

question 27

Multiple Choice

The substitution bias refers to

• A) The failure of the Laspeyres index to capture a consumer's tendency to purchase the same bundle of goods as prices change
• B) The substitution effect is positive for a price increase
• C) The substitution effect is negative for an inferior good
• D) The failure of the Laspeyres index to capture a consumer's tendency to substitute away from goods that have become more expensive

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