The income elasticity of demand for food is roughly 1. A consumer's monthly income is $2,000, of which 20 percent is spent on food. If the income of this consumer doubles, the amount she'll spend on food will be:
A. $400 per month
B. $500 per month
C. $800 per month
D. $1000 per month
C. $800 per month
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A) a short-run real depreciation of the dollar against the euro. B) a long-run real appreciation of the dollar against the euro. C) a long-run real depreciation of the dollar against the euro. D) a short-run real appreciation of the euro against the dollar. E) a long-run real appreciation of the euro against the dollar.
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