2. Suppose a 10% decrease in Income of the consumers, has resulted in a 30% increase in the demand for a product (say, product X). Evaluate the Income elasticity of Demand. Is X a normal good or an inferior good? Why?

2. Suppose a 10% decrease in Income of the consumers, has resulted in a 30% increase in the demand for a product (say, product X). Evaluate the Income elasticity of Demand. Is X a normal good or an inferior good? Why?

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