You just got a big raise in pay. On your next trip to the store, you walk right past the canned tuna and go to the fresh seafood section. Which statement is probably TRUE? a) For you, canned tuns is an inferior good, and fresh seafood is a normal good. b) For you, fresh seafood is an inferior good, and canned tuna is a normal good. c) The fresh seafood must have been on sale. d) Your preferences for canned tuna and fresh seafood have changed.

You just got a big raise in pay. On your next trip to the store, you walk right past the canned tuna and go to the fresh seafood section. Which statement is probably TRUE? a) For you, canned tuns is an inferior good, and fresh seafood is a normal good. b) For you, fresh seafood is an inferior good, and canned tuna is a normal good. c) The fresh seafood must have been on sale. d) Your preferences for canned tuna and fresh seafood have changed.

Economics (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617383

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter5: Supply, Demand, And Price: Applications

Section5.5: Application 5: Why Is Medical Care So Expensive?

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