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प्रश्न
State two circumstances under which the demand curve slopes upwards to the right.
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उत्तर
- Giffen goods violate the law of. demand. The demand curve slopes upwards to the right in case of Giffen goods.
- Law of demand does not apply to prestige goods where demand slopes upwards to the right in case of prestige goods.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain briefly anyone determinant of an exceptional demand curve.
Distinguish between:
Inferior goods and superior goods
Statements that explain Giffen’s paradox:
- It is an exception to the law of demand.
- It is applicable to inferior or low quality goods.
- Demand increases when the prices of inferior goods fall
- It was identified by Prof. Alfred Marshall.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
There are no exceptions to the law of demand.
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Questions:
- Diagram’ A ‘represents _____in demand (1m)
- Diagram ‘B’ represents _____in demand (1m)
- In diagram ‘A’ movement of demand curve is in_____ direction (1m)
- In diagram ‘B’ movement of demand curve is in______ direction (1m)
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 reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
There is a direct relationship between the price of Giffen goods and its demand.
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 statements:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements :
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
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.
“The inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded does not hold good in many cases.”
- Justify the above as Yes or No.
- If justified, explain in brief the Giffen Effect.
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
Mention one exception to the law of demand. Give one point only.
What are Giffen goods?
Explain the following diagram with reference to the concept of Giffen goods.

The demand curve can slope upwards from left to right. Give one argument in support of this statement.
What happens to the demand for necessities like salt or electricity when their prices increase?


