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Find the income and substitution effect for good x due to this price change. That is, which change in the consumption of x is due to pure substitution and which change in the consumption of x is due to the income effect

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The substitution effect is the change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods,whereas The income effect is the change in consumption patterns due to a change in purchasing power.

Step-by-step explanation:

There is no universal standard to determine whether the income or substitution effect is more prevalent- it all depends on personal preferences.

If you are working part time at $10 an hour, it’s likely you’ll work more if you get a raise (the substitution effect will dominate). Contrarily, if you are at the end of your career and receive a promotion, you very well may pare back your hours (the income effect will dominate).

substitution effect example

if private universities increase their tuition by 10% and public universities increase their tuition by 2%, then we’d probably see a shift in attendance from private to public universities (at least amongst students accepted at both). The same effect applies across brands, goods, and even categories of goods. Examples here are Pepsi vs. Coke, Red Meat vs. Poultry and Clothes vs. Entertainment.

income effect example

This occurs with income increases, price changes, and even currency fluctuations. Since income is not a good in and of itself (it can only be exchanged for goods and services), price decreases increase purchasing power.

For example, a decrease in all car prices means you can buy either a cheaper car or a better car for the same price, thus increasing your utility.

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