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Oatmeal is an inferior good and cold cereal is a substitute for oatmeal. The cross‐
Using a well‐labeled graph show the effect on the oatmeal market for each of the following. (Please also provide a brief explanation of the relationship (e.g., positive/negative) and the reasons/logic for the relationship.
a. An increase in the price of raisins.
b. An increase in income.
c. A decrease in population size.
d. An increase in the price of cold cereal
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