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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.
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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 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 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 statements:
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.
'Price is an indicator of quality'. The statement applies to ______.
When price of Giffen goods fall, the demand for it increases.
“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?
Which of the following best describes a Giffen good?
Why do people buy more luxury goods when prices go up, defying the usual law of demand?
Which exception to the law of demand is primarily based on consumer beliefs about product quality?


