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For a normal good ?

Correct answer: C. The price elasticity of demand is negative the income elasticity of demand is positive

  • A. The price elasticity of demand is negative the income elasticity of demand is negative
  • B. The price elasticity of demand is positive the income elasticity of demand is negative
  • C. The price elasticity of demand is negative the income elasticity of demand is positive
  • D. The price elasticity of demand is positive; the income elasticity of demand is positive

Explanation

A normal good has positive income elasticity because demand rises when income rises. Its demand normally slopes downward, giving it negative price elasticity, so option c combines both properties.

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