Two items which have a negative cross price elasticity of demand are referred to as

A. inferior goods.
B. complements.
C. substitutes.
D. luxury goods.


Answer: B

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When the total quantity of unsold new Tesla Model 3 vehicles increases from 40,000 to 45,000

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