Examveda
Examveda

In the case of an inferior good, the income elasticity of demand is

A. Positive

B. Zero

C. Negative

D. Infinite

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In the case of an inferior good, the income elasticity of demand 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.

This Question Belongs to Commerce >> Economics

Join The Discussion

Related Questions on Economics

Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted

B. If two demand curves are linear and intersecting each other, then, coefficient of elasticity would be same on different demand curves at the point of intersection.

C. If two demand curves are linear and parallel to each other, then, at a particular price, the coefficient of elasticity would be different on different demand curves.

D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.