Learning Path
Question & Answer1
Understand Question2
Review Options3
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Explore TopicChoose the Best Answer
A
Total revenue increases
B
Total revenue decreases
C
Total revenue remains unchanged
D
It depends on the product
Understanding the Answer
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Answer
When consumer income increases, it usually affects the total revenue of products with elastic demand in a specific way. Elastic demand means that consumers are very sensitive to price changes; if prices go up, they will buy much less, and if prices go down, they will buy much more. So, when people's incomes rise, they may choose to buy more of a product because they can afford it, especially if it’s a luxury or non-essential item. For example, if a person's income increases and they start to buy more organic foods, the total revenue for those organic food products will increase because more people are willing to buy them at their current prices. Thus, with elastic demand, an increase in income generally leads to an increase in total revenue, as consumers feel more comfortable spending on those products.
Detailed Explanation
When people earn more money, they buy less of products that have elastic demand. Other options are incorrect because Some might think that more income means more spending; It's a common mistake to think revenue stays the same.
Key Concepts
income elasticity of demand
elastic demand
factors affecting elasticity
Topic
Total Revenue and Demand Elasticity
Difficulty
hard level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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