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Question
Give one point each of similarity and dissimilarity between Giffen goods and Veblen goods.
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Solution
- Similarity: In case of both - Giffen goods and Veblen goods, demand curve slopes upward indicating positive relationship between price and quantity demanded.
- Dissimilarity: Giffen goods are demanded by its poor people whereas Veblen goods are demanded by the rich people.
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