If the cross elasticity of demand for two goods is positive: one good is normal and one is inferior O the goods are substitutes O both goods are normal goods O the goods are complements
If the cross elasticity of demand for two goods is positive: one good is normal and one is inferior O the goods are substitutes O both goods are normal goods O the goods are complements
Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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If the cross elasticity of demand for two goods is positive, then decrease in the price of good X will decrease the demand for good Y.
This happens when X and Y are substitute goods.
Decrease in price of tea will decrease the demand for coffee.
As good X becomes cheaper, people will buy more of good X and less of good Y.
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