Problem on cross price elasticity of demand


Question: Assume the cross price elasticity of demand between peanut butter and grape jelly is negative.

A. Does the cross price elasticity coefficient indicate that peanut butter and grape jelly are substitutes or complements? Why?

B. Describe the effect associated with an increase in the price of peanut butter on the demand for both peanut butter and grape jelly.

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