There are many options available to consumers when it comes to breakfast cereals. So, if Kellogg's significantly increases the price of Rice Krispies, consumers are more apt to buy alternate cereals instead. This illustrates which concept?

There are many options available to consumers when it comes to breakfast cereals. So, if Kellogg's significantly increases the price of Rice Krispies, consumers are more apt to buy alternate cereals instead. This illustrates which concept? 



A. the income effect

B. the substitution effect

C. the break-even point

D. the target return effect

E. cross-price elasticity


Answer: B. the substitution effect


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