Economics
Chapter 1 Class 7 Economics - Introduction to Demand and Supply

What is the term for a good that consumers buy more of when they have more money and buy less of when they have less money?

A. Normal good

B. Inferior good

C. Substitute good

D. Complement good

 

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is option (A): normal good .

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

 

Let’s check all the options:

  • Option (A) Normal good - Normal goods are goods that have a positive relationship with income. This means that as income increases, the demand for normal goods also increases. Example of normal goods are  Clothes , Furniture, Electronics, Travel , etc. This is the correct term for a good that consumers buy more of when they have more money and buy less of when they have less money. So, this is correct .

  • Option (B) Inferior good - This is the opposite term for a good that consumers buy less of when they have more money and buy more of when they have less money. Inferior goods are goods that have a negative relationship with income. For example, some inferior goods are Cheap food , Used cars , Public transportation So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (C) Substitute good - This is a term for a good that can be used instead of another good. Substitute goods are goods that have a negative relationship with the price of another good. For example, some substitute goods are: Tea or coffee , Coke or Pepsi . So, this is incorrect .

  • Option (D) Complement good - This is a term for a good that is used together with another good. Complement goods are goods that have a positive relationship with the price of another good. For example, some complement goods are: Bread and butter , Car and gas and Printer and ink. So, this is incorrect .
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