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Goods X and Y are substitutes. Explain the effect of fall in price of Y on demand for X.

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Goods X and Y are substitutes. Explain the effect of fall in price of Y on demand for X.

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When the price of substitute Y falls, consumers switch towards Y, making X relatively less attractive. Demand for X therefore decreases, and its demand curve shifts leftward.

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Chapter 3: Demand - REVISION EXERCISE [Page 3.47]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 3 Demand
REVISION EXERCISE | Q 16. | Page 3.47
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