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Q · Market and Types of GoodsMedium · 45s
Giffen goods show which of the following characteristics?
TopicMarket and Types of Goods
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Giffen goods are inferior goods where the income effect dominates the substitution effect, so demand rises with price.
Final Answer: Option A — As the price rises, demand rises