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if the coefficient of cross elasticity of demand for goods Y and Z is positive, the two ...

if the coefficient of cross elasticity of demand for goods Y and Z is positive, the two goods are?
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  • A Complements
  • B Substitutes
  • C Luxurious
  • D Inferior
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A positive cross-price elasticity value indicates that the two goods are substitutes.
Two goods that complement each other have a negative cross elasticity of demand: as the price of goodY rises, the demand for good X falls.

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