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Substitutes in consumption

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Two goods where an increase in the price of one good leads to an increase in the quantity demanded of the other good because consumers view them as alternative ways to satisfy the same want.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Demand

Unit 2

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