Suppose that consumers’ preferences are well behaved in that properties 4-1-4-4 are satisfied. Furthermore, assume that both X and Y are normal goods and that the price of good X increases. Then, which of the following effect is known with certainty.
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Suppose that consumers' preferences are well behaved in that properties 4-1-4-4 are satisfied. Furthermore, assume that both X and Y are normal goods and that the price of good X increases. Then, which of the following effect is known with certainty.Answer:The income and substitution effect reinforce one another leading to an overall decrease the consumption of good X.