If an increase in the supply of good A increases the demand for good B, then A. A and B are substitutes. B. the elasticity of supply for good A is greater than 1. C. A and B are complements. D. the demand for A is price elastic. E. the cross elasticity of supply for good B with respect to the price of good A is positive.

If an increase in the supply of good A increases the demand for good B, then A. A and B are substitutes. B. the elasticity of supply for good A is greater than 1. C. A and B are complements. D. the demand for A is price elastic. E. the cross elasticity of supply for good B with respect to the price of good A is positive.

Economics:

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Author:BOYES, William

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Chapter20: Elasticity: Demand And Supply

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