Assuming That Bus Travel Is an Inferior Good, a Decrease

question 67

Multiple Choice

Assuming that bus travel is an inferior good, a decrease in consumer income, other things being equal, will cause

• A) a downward movement along the demand curve for bus travel.
• B) no change in the demand curve for bus travel.
• C) an upward movement along the demand curve for air travel.
• D) a rightward shift in the demand curve for bus travel.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a state in which all forces or influences are balanced, in economic terms, it refers to the point where supply equals demand, resulting in market stability.

Spending Multiplier

The ratio of the change in total output induced by an autonomous change in aggregate spending to the size of that autonomous change.

Output Changes

This term refers to variations in the level of production or output in an economy over a specific period.

Aggregate Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the total demand for all goods and services in an economy and the overall price level.