In microeconomics, goods for which demand falls when income increases are known as inferior goods. In development

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In microeconomics, goods for which demand falls when income increases are known as “inferior goods.” In development economics, evidence shows that when income increases, fertility (births per woman) falls. Why does this not imply that (in effect) children are “inferior goods”? (Hint: to answer, briefly outline a microeconomic framework consistent with the data from developing countries.)

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Economic Development

ISBN: 9781292291154

13th Edition

Authors: Michael Todaro, Stephen Smith

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