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. The change in equilibrium price will be
A) greater in the aged cheddar cheese market than in the bread market.
B) greater in the bread market than in the aged cheddar cheese market.
C) the same in the aged cheddar cheese and bread markets.
D) Any of the above could be correct.
Correct Answer:

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