In: Economics
This question has parts a, b and c below.
QxD = 30,000 - 4Px - 6Py + 8Pz - 0.0001Income
a) X and Y are complements
True or False and Explain. 3marks.
b) X and Z are substitutes.
True or False and Explain. 3 marks.
c) X is a normal good.
True or False and Explain. 3 marks.
QxD = 30,000 - 4Px - 6Py + 8Pz - 0.0001Income
(a) The coefficient of variable Py is negative (i.e., -6). It means increase in price of Y will decrease the demand for X (i.e., QxD), decrease in price of Y will increase the demand for X (i.e., QxD)
It implies the X and Y are complements goods.
Answer: TRUE
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(b) The coefficient of variable Pz is positive (i.e., 8). It means increase in price of Z will increase the demand for X (i.e., QxD), decrease in price of Z will decrease the demand for X (i.e., QxD)
It implies the X and Z are substitute.
Answer: TRUE
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(c) The coefficient of variable Income is negative (i.e., - 0.0001). It means increase in Income will decrease the demand for X (i.e., QxD), decrease in Income will increase the demand for X (i.e., QxD)
It implies the X is an inferior good not a Normal good.
Answer: FALSE