Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

Which of the following is true in regards to "Giffen goods"?

Options:

They are highly inferior products

Giffen goods are used by the elite section of society because of its unavailability

With increase in price their demand decreases

All of the above

Correct Answer:

They are highly inferior products

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 :They are highly inferior products

Giffen goods are highly inferior goods, who violate the law of demand. With increase in price of the goods, their demand increases and with decrease in price of the goods their demand decreases.