Economics For Today
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Author: Tucker, Irvin B.
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Chapter 4, Problem 8SQ
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The substitution effect.
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suppose pizzas and burgers are substitutes. what will definitely happen if there is an increase in the price of pizza? a. demand for burgers will increase. b. supply of burgers will decrease. c. demand for burgers will decrease. d. supply of burgers will increase.

Select one:
a. a decrease in the price of 7-UP, assuming 7-UP is a substitute for Dr. Pepper
b. an increase in the price of sugar used to make Dr. Pepper
c. an increase in the price of Dr. Pepper
d. an increase in income, assuming that Dr. Pepper is a normal good
If price will change, holding other factors constant, the following will happen in the market for a consumerSingle choice.
a. There will be a change in quantity demanded.
b. There will be a change in quantity supplied.
c. There will be a change in demand.
d. There will be a change in supply.
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