Suppose that consumers’ preferences are well behaved in that properties 4-1-4-4 are satisfied. Furthermore, assume that X is a normal good, Y is an inferior good and the price of good X increases. Then the substitution effect will lead consumers to consume
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Suppose that consumers' preferences are well behaved in that properties 4-1-4-4 are satisfied. Furthermore, assume that X is a normal good, Y is an inferior good and the price of good X increases. Then the substitution effect will lead consumers to consume less of good X and more of good Y.