As Consumers' Incomes Increase, the Demand for Ground Beef Decreases

question 46

Multiple Choice

As consumers' incomes increase, the demand for ground beef decreases. Ground beef is called a(n) :

• A)normal good.
• B)complement good.
• C)substitute good.
• D)inferior good.

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