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A measurement showing how quantity demanded varies with income is the ?

Correct answer: D. income elasticity of demand

  • A. Price elasticity of demand
  • B. Cross-price elasticity of demand
  • C. budget elasticity of demand
  • D. income elasticity of demand

Explanation

Income elasticity of demand measures the percentage change in quantity demanded caused by a percentage change in income. Price elasticity concerns the good's own price, while cross-price elasticity concerns another good's price.

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