Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Price elasticity of demand

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

The cross-elasticity of demand for good S with respect to the price of good P is +1.5. The cross-elasticity of demand for good S with respect to the price of good R is –1.5. The cross-elasticity of demand for good P with respect to the price of good R is –1.5. What conclusion can be drawn about goods P, R and S?

  • AS and P are complements; P and R are substitutes.
  • BS and P are complements; R is an inferior good.
  • CS and P are substitutes; P and R are complements.
  • DS and P are substitutes; R is an inferior good.

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