Consider two goods, X and Y. If the price of Y increases and, as a consequence, the demand curve for X shifts to the left, then:   X and Y are substitutes. X and Y are complements. X and Y are unrelated. X and Y are inferior goods.

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Consider two goods, X and Y. If the price of Y increases and, as a consequence, the demand curve for X shifts to the left, then:

 

  1. X and Y are substitutes.
  2. X and Y are complements.
  3. X and Y are unrelated.
  4. X and Y are inferior goods.
 
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