2018 A/L Economics – Past Paper MCQ 11

Sanath Withanage

Question:

If the demand for milk increases whenever a person’s income increases, then milk is an example of
(1) an inferior good.
(2) a free good.
(3) a normal good.
(4) a merit good.
(5) a Giffen good.

Correct Answer:

(3)

Answer Explanation:

A normal good is defined by a positive income elasticity of demand. When a consumer’s income rises, their demand for a normal good will also increase, shifting the demand curve to the right.


Topic: Consumer Theory Year: 2018

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