Lastmonth,sellersofgoodYtookin$100intotalrevenueonsalesof50unitsofgoodY.ThismonthsellersofgoodYraisedtheirpriceandtookin$120intotalrevenueonsalesof40unitsofgoodY.Atthesametime,thepriceofgoodXstayedthesame,butsalesofgoodXincreasedfrom20unitsto40units.WecanconcludethatgoodsXandYare
A. substitutes, and have a cross-price elasticity of 0.60.
B. complements, and have a cross-price elasticity of 0.60.
C. substitutes, and have a cross-price elasticity of 1.67.
D. complements, and have a cross-price elasticity of 1.67.
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Akeydeterminantofthepriceelasticityofsupplyisthe
A. time horizon.
B. income of consumers.
C. price elasticity of demand.
D. importance of the good in a consumer’s budget.
Generally,afirmismorewillingandabletoincreasequantitysuppliedinresponsetoapricechangewhen
A. the relevant time period is short rather than long.
B. the relevant time period is long rather than short.
C. supply is inelastic.
D. the firm is experiencing capacity problems.
Inwhichofthefollowingsituationswilltotalrevenueincrease?
A. Price elasticity of demand is 1.2, and the price of the good decreases.
B. Price elasticity of demand is 0.5, and the price of the good increases.
C. Price elasticity of demand is 3.0, and the price of the good decreases.
D. All of the above are correct.
Incomeelasticityofdemandmeasureshow
A. the quantity demanded changes as consumer income changes.
B. consumer purchasing power is affected by a change in the price of a good.
C. the price of a good is affected when there is a change in consumer income.
D. many units of a good a consumer can buy given a certain income level.