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Positive income elasticity implies that as income rises, demand for the commodity

A. Rises

B. Falls

C. Remains unchanged

D. Becomes Zero

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Positive income elasticity implies that as income rises, demand for the commodity rises. A positive income elasticity of demand is associated with normal goods; an increase in income will lead to a rise in demand.

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  1. Sumitra Jnyan
    Sumitra Jnyan :
    6 years ago

    income elasticity basically says that, when income of the consumer increases demand for good increases......thus if it is positive then a small increment in income creates a rise in demand.

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

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