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An increase in consumer income will increase demand for a _________ but decrease demand for a?

Correct answer: B. normal good inferior good

  • A. substitute good, inferior good
  • B. normal good inferior good
  • C. inferior good normal good
  • D. normal good, complementary good

Explanation

Higher income usually raises demand for normal goods but reduces demand for inferior goods, which consumers replace as their purchasing power improves. Thus the pair is normal good followed by inferior good.

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