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The demand of a product dep another product X (P.). The price elasticity of s with respect to X is e*-0.8. (a) Are X and Y substitutes or complements? and the cross price elasticity (b) Suppose now P, increases by 2%, and P. decreases by 5% Will the quantity demanded of Y increase or decrease? By what percent?

The demand of a product dep another product X (P.). The price elasticity of s with respect to X is e*-0.8. (a) Are X and Y substitutes or complements? and the cross price elasticity (b) Suppose now P, increases by 2%, and P. decreases by 5% Will the quantity demanded of Y increase or decrease? By what percent?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter5: Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

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