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

question 79

Multiple Choice

If a decrease in income leads to an increase in the demand for macaroni,then macaroni is

• A)an inferior good.
• B)a neutral good.
• C)a necessity.
• D)a normal good.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's stress response and in various cognitive and emotional functions.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region of the brain in the hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, which regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.