
Which property distinguishes a normal good from an inferior good?
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Options:
- Demand increases when the good's price rises
- Demand increases as consumer income rises
- Supply increases as consumer income rises
- Demand is perfectly inelastic with respect to income
Correct answer: Demand increases as consumer income rises
Explanation: A normal good has positive income elasticity: as disposable income rises, quantity demanded rises; for example, demand for restaurant meals typically increases as incomes grow.
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