Asked by Rahaf Aldabain on Jul 01, 2024

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If the demand for coffee decreases as income decreases, coffee is a(n)

A) normal good.
B) inferior good.
C) substitute good.
D) complementary good.

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases when consumer income rises, and decreases when consumer income falls.

Inferior Good

A type of good whose demand decreases when consumer income rises, contrary to normal goods, which see increased demand as incomes rise.

  • Grasp basic concepts of consumer behavior and market demand, including the law of demand and distinguishing between different types of goods.
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Faheem ParachaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Normal goods are those for which demand increases as income increases and decreases as income decreases. Since the demand for coffee decreases with a decrease in income, it is classified as a normal good.