Joe did not receive a raise this year, so his income remains the same as last year. Meanwhile, the cost of his favorite games has gone up. If Joe’s actions are based on the income effect, which of the following is most likely to happen?
a. Joe will devote a larger percentage of his income to games.
b. Joe will buy fewer games.
c. Joe will buy different games that cost less.
d. Joe will calculate the utility of playing games.
b. Joe will buy fewer games.
If Joe’s actions are based on income effect, he will buy fewer games. The income effect describes how a higher price means, in effect, the buying power of income has been reduced (even though actual income has not changed), which leads to buying less of the good (when the good is normal).
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