Suppose the Price of Good X Falls and the Consumption

question 165

Multiple Choice

Suppose the price of good X falls and the consumption of good X increases. From this we can infer that X is a(n) (i) normal good.
(ii) inferior good.
(iii) Giffen good.

• A)(i) only
• B)(i) or (ii) only
• C)(iii) only
• D)(ii) or (iii) only

Understand the factors leading to wage discrimination and its effects on labor market outcomes.

Discuss the difficulty in accurately measuring the effect of discrimination on wages.

Analyze the impact of trade policy changes on wage disparities between skilled and unskilled workers.

Evaluate the role of preferences, ability, and discrimination in occupational choices and wage differences between genders.

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