In the last six months, the price of fuel for cars has increased very substantially in many countries. Given that the price of train travel has not changed over the last six months, Given that train travel has increased by 8%. What might you conclude about the relationship between train and car travel?

In the last six months, the price of fuel for cars has increased very substantially in many countries. Given that the price of train travel has not changed over the last six months, Given that train travel has increased by 8%. What might you conclude about the relationship between train and car travel?

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter5: Consumer Choice: Individual And Market Demand

Section: Chapter Questions

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