Asked by Nancy Nguyen on Jul 26, 2024

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If a decrease in income results in a decrease in the quantity demanded for a product, the product is ________, and the value of the income elasticity of demand is ________.

A) a normal good; positive
B) a normal good, negative
C) an inferior good; positive
D) an inferior good; negative

Income Elasticity

The responsiveness of the demand for a good to a change in an individual’s income.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of the consumer increases, showing a positive correlation between income and demand.

  • Comprehend the variance between normal and inferior goods via income elasticity metrics.
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Kaija HedmanAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a decrease in income leads to a decrease in the quantity demanded, the product is considered a normal good, and the income elasticity of demand is positive, indicating that demand moves in the same direction as income.