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Commerce · Q329

Economics

Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 329

Q329

In case of inferior goods, the income elasticity is

A.
Zero
B.
Positive
C.
Negative
Answer
D.
None

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In case of inferior goods, the income elasticity is Negative. A negative income elasticity of demand is associated with inferior goods; an increase in income will lead to a fall in the demand and may lead to changes to more luxurious substitutes.