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An inferior good is something that people [[demand]] less of when their [[income]] increases.  An example of an inferior [[good]] would be White Castle for their cheap hamburgers.  As one's [[income]] increases, he can afford McDonalds!
 
An inferior good is something that people [[demand]] less of when their [[income]] increases.  An example of an inferior [[good]] would be White Castle for their cheap hamburgers.  As one's [[income]] increases, he can afford McDonalds!
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Inferior goods are therefore said to have a negative income elasticity of demand.
    
[[category:economics]]
 
[[category:economics]]
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