When Consumers' Incomes Decline During a Recession,they Increase Their Consumption

question 120

Multiple Choice

When consumers' incomes decline during a recession,they increase their consumption of instant coffee and reduce their consumption of other beverages.Therefore,instant coffee:

• A) is a necessity because consumers buy more during a recession.
• B) has a negative income elasticity of demand.
• C) has an income elasticity of demand greater than zero but less than one.
• D) is normal.

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