An Example of an Intermediate Good Would Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

An example of an intermediate good would be:

• A) lumber used by a consumer to build a fence in their yard.
• B) pencils purchased by a restaurant to be used to take orders.
• C) a new stove purchased by a restaurant.
• D) an airplane purchased by the government.
• E) Social Security payments made by the government.

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Definitions:

Giffen Good

A product that people consume more of as the price rises, violating the basic law of demand.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods or services.

Indifference Curve

A chart illustrating diverse pairings of two items that offer the same level of contentment and usefulness to a shopper.

Budget Constraint

The limitations on the consumption choices of an individual or household as determined by income and the prices of goods and services.