Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 5, Problem 6MCQ
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The percentage change in quantity demanded of goods A when there is a 10% change in the price of good B, and the relationship between the goods A and B.
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