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. Normal goods
B. Giffen goods and Veblen goods
C. Necessary goods only
D. All inferior goods
Answer: Option B
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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