Substitute Goods
Products that can replace each other in satisfying customer needs.
Real World
When Cadbury raised chocolate bar prices in 2023, some shoppers switched to Nestlé's Kit Kat, boosting its sales — a classic substitute goods effect.
Exam Focus
Always state the direction of the cross-price elasticity effect: price of Good A rises → demand for substitute Good B rises.
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