The Income Effect of a Price Change Results in a

question 150

Multiple Choice

The income effect of a price change results in a

• A)shift of the demand curve when income changes.
• B)movement along the demand curve due to a change in relative prices.
• C)shift of the demand curve due to a change in purchasing power brought about by the price change.
• D)movement along the demand curve due to a change in purchasing power brought about by the price change.

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Definitions:

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods that can be purchased with a fixed amount of income.

Money Income

The total amount of monetary earnings received by an individual or household, including wages, salaries, benefits, and income from investments.

Price Increase

A rise in the cost of goods or services, which can be influenced by factors such as inflation, demand, or production costs.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility.