Ayushi posted an Question
August 11, 2020 • 17:54 pm 30 points
  • UGC NET
  • Economics

The cross-clasticity of good x with reference to price of good y being negative means (1) x and y are substitutes of each other (2) x and y are complementary go

The cross-clasticity of good X with reference to price of good Y being negative means (1) X and Y are substitutes of each other (2) X and Y are complementary goods (3) the above facts have no relevance to their being complementary or substitute goods (4) cannot say without more data

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    Nidhi taparia Best Answer

    The correct answer is (2) complementary goods. If the price of Y rises, it's quantity falls. If along with that quantity demanded of X also falls, it means X and Y are goods that are jointly demanded or complements. Like bread and butter. Or pens and ink.

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