ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ELASTICITY OF DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a 8% increase in income might lead to a 10% rise in the demand for new kitchens.
A
normal luxury
B
inferior
C
normal necessity
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Luxury goods and services have an income elasticity of demand > +1 i.e. demand rises more than proportionate to a change in income – for example a 8% increase in income might lead to a 10% rise in the demand for new kitchens. The income elasticity of demand in this example is +1.25.

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