Asked by Guillermo Zavala on Sep 24, 2024

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An economist estimated the cross-price elasticity for peanut butter and jelly to be -1.5.Based on this information,we know the goods are

A) ​inferior goods.
B) complements.
C) inelastic.
D) ​substitutes.

Cross-Price Elasticity

A measure of how the quantity demanded of one good responds to a change in the price of another good, indicating the relationship between the two products.

Peanut Butter

A food paste made primarily from ground dry roasted peanuts, often spread on bread or eaten with other foods.

Complements

Products or services that complement each other, enhancing their value or appeal when one is used or consumed alongside the other.

  • Identify the role of cross-price elasticity in determining the relationship between goods.
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Thisuri Mithma5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A negative cross-price elasticity indicates that the goods are complements, meaning that when the price of one good (peanut butter) increases, the demand for the other good (jelly) decreases. The magnitude of -1.5 indicates that the relationship is strong, meaning that a 1% increase in the price of peanut butter will result in a 1.5% decrease in the quantity of jelly demanded.