WAEC Economics 2009 Question 12

Question 12

Theory of Demand

When the price of a commodity increases and the quantity demanded also increases, this is a case of

  1. A.exceptional demand
  2. B.derived demand
  3. C.competitive demand
  4. D.joint demand
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (exceptional demand)

Explanation

Demand that rises with price goes against the law of demand, so it is exceptional (abnormal) demand.