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11.  Would government prefer taxing a good that is price elastic or price inelastic?  Explain.
 
11.  Would government prefer taxing a good that is price elastic or price inelastic?  Explain.
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12.  Suppose french fries cost $1 and ketchup 10 cents.  When the price of ketchup goes up to 20 cents, the quantity demanded for french fries falls by 10%.  What is the cross elasticity of french fries with respect to ketchup?  Show your work and make any assumptions you feel are necessary.
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12.  Suppose french fries cost $1 and ketchup 10 cents.  When the price of ketchup goes up to 20 cents, the quantity demanded for french fries falls by 10%.  What is the cross elasticity of demand for french fries with respect to ketchup?  Show your work and make any assumptions you feel are necessary.
 
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