MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY (LL)-W/MINDTAP
MICROECONOMICS FOR TODAY (LL)-W/MINDTAP
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Explain that the given statement violates the law of demand.

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If people buy a good with higher price, they demand higher quality for that good. Generally, as per the law of demand, when price of a good increases, it decreases the quantity demanded of that good. Under this case, it violates the law of demand. Here, the quality and other non-price factors such as taste and preference are the determinants of demand for goods.

Economics Concept Introduction

Demand: Demand refers to the total value of goods and services that are demanded at a particular price in a given period of time.

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