For an inferior good, the income effect of a price fall: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For an inferior good, the income effect of a price fall:
A. increases quantity demanded
B. does not affect quantity demanded
C. decreases quantity demanded
D. always equals the substitution effect
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For an inferior good, a price fall raises real income, and the income effect causes the consumer to buy less of the good.

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