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In case of an inferior good, the effect of change in buyer's income on its demand is __________

The effect is negative: demand for an inferior good falls as the buyer's income rises, other things remaining unchanged. Its income elasticity of demand is therefore negative.

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In case of an inferior good, the effect of change in buyer's income on its demand is __________

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The effect is negative: demand for an inferior good falls as the buyer's income rises, other things remaining unchanged. Its income elasticity of demand is therefore negative.

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