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प्रश्न
Explain the following diagram with reference to the concept of Giffen goods.
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उत्तर
Giffen products are inferior items whose demand increases as the price of a good rises. This is an exception to the Law of Demand.
For example, a commodity such as jowar is a requirement for poor people. When its price rises. Consumers are obliged to reduce their use of other items such as milk and meat, and since jowar is the cheapest, they will buy and consume more of it.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain briefly anyone determinant of an exceptional demand curve.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When the price of Giffen goods falls, the demand for it increases.
Questions:
- Demand Curve D1D1indicates ______ (1m)
- Demand Curve D2D2indicates______ (1m)
- Name the above diagram and explain. (2m)
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
In which exception to the law of demand does the consumer equate price and quality.
Mention one exception to the law of demand. Give one point only.
State two circumstances under which the demand curve slopes upwards to the right.
Which of the following best describes a Giffen good?
