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If a product is a vablen good ?

Correct answer: C. Demand is directly related to price

  • A. Demand is inversely related to income
  • B. Demand is inversely related to price
  • C. Demand is directly related to price
  • D. Demand is inversely related to the price of substitutes

Explanation

A Veblen good is sought partly for its prestige, so a higher price can make it more desirable and increase demand. This unusual positive price-demand relationship distinguishes it from an ordinary good.

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