In the context of economic theory, the 'Law of Demand' may not hold in the case of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of economic theory, the 'Law of Demand' may not hold in the case of:
A. All inferior goods
B. Normal goods
C. Necessary goods only
D. Giffen goods and Veblen goods
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The law of demand does not hold for Giffen goods (where income effect outweighs substitution effect) and Veblen goods (where higher price increases demand due to prestige value).

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Marginal cost intersects the average total cost curve at its:
A. maximum point
B. starting point
C. point of inflection
D. minimum point

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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D. Only the change in the money supply

Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option A


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