If an economist observed that higher hot dog prices lead to an increase in the demand for chili, she most likely would conclude that:

A. chili and hot dogs are both normal goods.
B. chili and hot dogs are both inferior goods.
C. chili and hot dogs are substitutes.
D. chili and hot dogs are complements.


Answer: C

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