If Your Purchases of Shoes Decrease from 11 Pairs Per

question 184

Multiple Choice

If your purchases of shoes decrease from 11 pairs per year to 9 pairs per year when your income increases from $19,000 to $21,000 a year, then, for you, shoes are considered a(n) :

• A) normal good.
• B) inferior good.
• C) complementary good.
• D) substitute good.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response to stimuli interpreted as harmful, leading to redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the affected tissues.

Varicose Veins

Distended veins that result when vein valves are destroyed and blood pools in the veins, causing these veins to dilate.

Elastic Stockings

Specially designed hosiery that exerts pressure on the legs to improve blood flow, often used to prevent or treat venous disorders.

Vascular Disease

A class of diseases of the blood vessels, often leading to a reduced flow of blood to organs and tissues.