WAEC Economics 2022 Question 7

Question 7

Theory of Demand

The demand curve for goods of ostentation is usually

  1. A.negatively sloped
  2. B.positively sloped
  3. C.vertical
  4. D.horizontal
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (positively sloped)

Explanation

Prestige goods are bought more when their price is higher, so the curve slopes upward.