ECON MICRO (with MindTap, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
ECON MICRO (with MindTap, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (New, Engaging Titles from 4LTR Press)
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ISBN: 9781337408059
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 2P
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Enlighten whether the effects are income or substitution when the cost of living increases and when there is a reduction in the purchasing power of your income.

Concept Introduction:

Income effect:

This is described as the change in the quantity of goods and services due to a change in the income of the people.

Substitution effect:

This is an economic theory in which when the price rises or income of the people falls, people will substitute the dearer goods with less expensive alternative goods.

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