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The income elasticity of demand

A) measures the change in income necessary for a given change in quantity demanded.
B) measures the responsiveness of income to changes in quantity demanded.
C) measures the responsiveness of quantity demanded to changes in income.
D) is the ratio of the percentage change in income to the percentage change in quantity demanded.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes in response to a change in consumers' income.

Quantity Demanded

The aggregate quantity of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at a specific price point.

Changes

Variations or modifications that occur in any system, context, or entity over time.

  • Interpret the significance of income elasticity of demand for various goods.
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Aparna ReddyJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Income elasticity of demand measures how the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in consumers' income, indicating whether the good is a necessity or a luxury.