14. A change in the relative prices of which of the following pair of goods would likely cause the smallest substitution effect? a. Right shoes and left shoes b. Petrol from Oman oil and petrol from Shell c. Kit-Kat chocolate snacks and Twix chocolate snacks d. Coke and Pepsi

14. A change in the relative prices of which of the following pair of goods would likely cause the smallest substitution effect? a. Right shoes and left shoes b. Petrol from Oman oil and petrol from Shell c. Kit-Kat chocolate snacks and Twix chocolate snacks d. Coke and Pepsi

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14. A change in the relative prices of which of the following pair of goods would likely
cause the smallest substitution effect?
a. Right shoes and left shoes
b. Petrol from Oman oil and petrol from Shell
c. Kit-Kat chocolate snacks and Twix chocolate snacks
d. Coke and Pepsi

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