Survey Of Economics
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Chapter 5, Problem 12SQ
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goods. c. Price elasticity of supply is positive for most
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How will the elasticity of demand be affected in the
following cases?
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B. The income elasticity decreases.
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c. an inferior good; negative
d. a normal good, negative
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