If an Increase in Income Leads to an Increase in the Demand

question 39

Multiple Choice

If an increase in income leads to an increase in the demand for a good, then the good is said to be:

• A) normal.
• B) a luxury.
• C) inferior.
• D) a staple or necessity.

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Definitions:

Actual Expenses

The real or verified costs incurred during a specific period for operations, projects, or activities.

Accounting Costs

The actual expenses and cash outflows that a business incurs, captured in its financial records.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs of using resources owned by the firm for its current purposes rather than the next best alternative uses.

Accounting Profits

Accounting profits refer to the net earnings of a company as calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues, using standard accounting principles.