If the Income Elasticity of a Good Is Greater Than

question 248

Multiple Choice

If the income elasticity of a good is greater than one, we say that its demand is

• A) price sensitive.
• B) income-inelastic.
• C) income-elastic.
• D) price insensitive.

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Definitions:

Income

The amount of money or equivalent value received by an individual or entity in return for labor or services provided, from investments, or from other sources.

Net Demand

The difference between the total demand for a product or service and the total supply of it in the market.

Endowment

In economics, the total resources available to an individual or entity, including assets, income, and inherited resources.

Net Demand

The difference between total market demand and market supply, representing the excess demand or shortage in the market.