If Consumers View Cappuccinos and Lattés as Substitutes,what Would Happen

question 141

Multiple Choice

If consumers view cappuccinos and lattés as substitutes,what would happen to the equilibrium price and quantity of lattés if the price of cappuccinos falls?

• A)Both the equilibrium price and quantity would increase.
• B)Both the equilibrium price and quantity would decrease.
• C)The equilibrium price would increase,and the equilibrium quantity would decrease.
• D)The equilibrium price would decrease,and the equilibrium quantity would increase.

---

Definitions:

Interaction

The way in which two or more entities act upon each other or communicate, often considered a fundamental concept in social sciences.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors based on the expected outcomes and the value they place on those outcomes.

Protestant Ethic

A concept which suggests that hard work, discipline, and frugality are a result of a person's subscription to the values espoused by the Protestant faith, commonly linked to capitalism's development.

Hard Work

The considerable effort and diligence applied to tasks or objectives, often seen as a virtue leading to success and achievement.