Question

If the U.S. economy went into a recession next year (where incomes and wealth falls), there would be a(n) ____________________ in the ______________________. A) Increase; quantity of cars demanded. B) Decrease; demand for cars. C) no change; demand for cars. D) rightward shift; demand curve for cars. E) right shift; quantity of cars demanded.

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation: Correct answer is decrease in demand for cars. As the wealth and income of consumer falls their sources of expenditure decreases leading to a decrease in demand in general, this effect is called INCOME EFFECT. The decrease in wealth and income may not severely affect demand of necessary products like daily household consumption products but cars is not a necessity and is considered a luxury item thus its demand will decrease.