Multiple Choice
Scenario 5-4
The supply of aged cheddar cheese is inelastic, and the supply of bread is elastic. Both goods are considered to be normal goods by a majority of consumers. Suppose that a large income tax increase decreases the demand for both goods by 10%.
-Refer to Scenario 5-4. Total consumer spending on aged cheddar cheese will
A) increase, and total consumer spending on bread will increase.
B) increase, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease.
C) decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will increase.
D) decrease, and total consumer spending on bread will decrease.
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