Which of the following best describes the substitution effect caused by a price increase?

a. A change in consumption due to the fact that you will not buy goods whose marginal value is below the new price.
b. A change in consumption due to the fact that you cannot afford your original market basket.
c. A smaller percentage change in quantity than in price.
d. A larger percentage change in quantity than in price.


a. A change in consumption due to the fact that you will not buy goods whose marginal value is below the new price.

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