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A typical estimate for the elasticity of demand for Hot Tamales is -3. a.) (5 points) What does this say about peoples' willingness to

 

A typical estimate for the elasticity of demand for Hot Tamales is -3. a.) (5 points) What does this say about peoples' willingness to substitute to other types of candies? b.) (5 points) Due to a government subsidy program for sugar, the marginal cost of producing a box Hot Tamales has gone down. As a result, the price of a box of Hot Tamales has gone down from $1.50 to $1.00. What is the percent change in the quantity demanded?

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