The income elasticity of demand for low-quality beef is -2. Thus, a 5% increase in the quantity of low-quality beef demanded
A. is the result of a decrease in income of 10%.
B. is the result of a decrease in income of 2.5%.
C. is the result of an increase in income of 2.5%.
D. is unrelated to any change in income.
Answer: B
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