If the income elasticity of demand for a commodity is found to be 0.4, then the commodity concerned is

Question:

If the income elasticity of demand for a commodity is found to be 0.4, then the commodity concerned is

A.

Luxury

B.

Necessity

C.

Giffen’s goods

D.

Independent good

Answer» b. Necessity

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India

A firm should always continue to operate at a loss in the short run if:

Question:

A firm should always continue to operate at a loss in the short run if:

A.

the firm will show a profit.

B.

the owner enjoys helping her customers.

C.

it can cover its variable costs and some of its fixed costs.

D.

the firm cannot produce any other products more profitably.

Answer» c. it can cover its variable costs and some of its fixed costs.

Note: The above multiple-choice question is for all general and Competitive Exams in India