Question

In the past, jaleel's vacation time has been spent at home catching a few local attractions when she could afford them. this year, she received a big bonus at work and has decided to finally take the trip to europe that she has always dreamed about. jaleel's purchasing behavior has changed due to_________.
a. the income effect.

b. the substitution effect.

c. cross-price elasticity.

d. the complementary products effect.

e. the substitute products effect.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. the income effect.

Explanation:

The income effect is the change in demand with respect to the good or service that due to change in the purchasing power of the consumer results in change in real income

Since in the situation it is mentioned that she received a big bonus this year and she decided for a trip to europe so here the purchasing power would be changed due to the income effect

hence, the option a is correct