- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Topic 2. Economics
- Learning Module 8. Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis
- Subject 3. Substitution Effect, Income Effect, Normal and Inferior Goods
CFA Practice Question
When the price of one of the products that you buy increases, your purchasing power decreases. Thus you are likely to buy less of all normal goods. This is known as the ______.
B. substitution effect
C. income effect
A. demand effect
B. substitution effect
C. income effect
Correct Answer: C
An increase in price reduces your real income, and thus you will tend to buy less of all normal goods. This is the income effect.
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