ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SCARCITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the price of a product increases, a consumer is able to buy less of it with a given money income. This describes:
A
the cost effect
B
the money effect
C
the income effect
D
the Vosika effect
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The answer is b. inflationary effect. Inflation is a measure of the increase in a price of something. As the prices rises, less of it can be purchased with a given unit of money.

Detailed explanation-2: -An inferior good is an economic term that describes a good whose demand drops when people’s incomes rise. These goods fall out of favor as incomes and the economy improve as consumers begin buying more costly substitutes instead.

Detailed explanation-3: -The income effect If price rises, it effectively cuts disposable income, and there will be lower demand for the good because of this fall in disposable income.

Detailed explanation-4: -The substitution effect occurs when consumers react to an increase in a good’s price by consuming less of that good and more of other goods.

Detailed explanation-5: -The substitution effect arises from the fact that people must choose between combinations of goods that fall within their budgets. If a product suddenly costs more, consumers will naturally look to buy substitute goods that are relatively cheaper.

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