If the Engel curve for a good is upward sloping, the demand curve for that good must be downward sloping

What will be an ideal response?


True. If the Engel curve is upward sloping, the good is normal. As a result, the income effect will reinforce the substitution effect and guarantee a downward-sloping demand curve.

Economics

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