Assertion (A): A rise in income shifts the demand curve for an inferior good to the left.
Reason (R): Demand for an inferior good falls as income rises.

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Concept: Income and an inferior good's demand curve
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The rule this testsSubstitutes, complements, normal and inferior goods

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Assertion (A): A rise in income shifts the demand curve for an inferior good to the left.Reason (R): Demand for an inferior good falls as income rises.

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Assertion (A): A rise in income shifts the demand curve for an inferior good to the left.
Reason (R): Demand for an inferior good falls as income rises.