You have found data that indicates that the income elasticity of demand for generic (unbranded) shampoo is -0.7. You should conclude that generic shampoo:

A. has inelastic demand.
B. is below its equilibrium price.
C. is an inferior good.
D. is a normal good.


Answer: C

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