In general, the substitution effect of an increase in the price of a normal good:

A. will cause the individual to buy more of that good because they have relatively more income.
B. will cause the individual to buy less of that good because they have relatively less income.
C. will cause the individual to buy more of that good and less of others because it is relatively less expensive.
D. will cause the individual to buy less of that good and more of others because it is relatively more expensive.


D. will cause the individual to buy less of that good and more of others because it is relatively more expensive.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. labor value B. legal equity C. utilitarian justice D. distributional justice

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Explain the concept of marginal factor cost. Why is the marginal factor cost higher than the wage rate?

What will be an ideal response?

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