Assume that the demand for product X is represented by the
following equation: QDX =35–5PX +1.6PY +0.88PZ +3I
What is the relationship (complements or substitutes) between
products Y and Z and X
X and Y _________________________
X and Z _________________________
Ans. 1) Products X and Y are close substitutes as coefficients of the price of product Y is positive and that shows that changes in the price of the product Y ( increase/ decrease) lead to the same directional changes ( increase/ decrease ) in quantity demand of product X
2) Products X and Z are substitutes as coefficients of the price of the product Z is positive and that shows that changes in the price of the product Z ( increase/ decrease) lead to the same directional changes ( increase/ decrease ) in quantity demand of product X
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