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Asymmetric substitutability: theory and some applications

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Economists usually describe goods as being either (gross) complements or (gross) substitutes. Yet, what is less known is that one good may be a gross substitute for a second good, while the second good is a gross complement to the first good. This paper shows the existence of asymmetric gross substitutability, and shows some potential examples and applications.

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  • K. de Jaegher, 2008. "Asymmetric substitutability: theory and some applications," Working Papers 08-02, Utrecht School of Economics.
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    asymmetric substitutability; consumer theory;

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    • D11 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Theory

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