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Chapter 5, Problem 7PA
Maria has decided always to spend one third of her income on clothing.
- a. What is her income elasticity of clothing
demand ? - b. What is her
price elasticity of clothing demand? - c. It Maria’s tastes change and she decides to spend only one fourth of her income on clothing, how does her demand curve change? What is her income elasticity and price elasticity now?
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