If the Cross Price Elasticity Between Goods a and B

question 231

Multiple Choice

If the cross price elasticity between Goods A and B equals -1.3, then a reduction in the price of Good B will:

• A)​increase the demand for Good A and increase Good A's price as a result.
• B)​increase the demand for Good A and decrease Good A's price as a result.
• C)​decrease the demand for Good A and increase Good A's price as a result.
• D)​decrease the demand for Good A and decrease Good A's price as a result.

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