<h2>Interpretation of the Income Elasticity Coefficient \((E_y)\)</h2>
<h3>a) Superior Good:</h3>
<p>This is seen when the income elasticity of demand coefficient is positive and greater than 1, meaning that as income increases by a given percentage, the percentage of demand for the good will increase more than that of income.</p>
<h3>b) Normal Good:</h3>
<p>This is seen when the income elasticity of demand coefficient is positive but less than or equal to 1, meaning that as income increases by a given percentage, the demand for the good will increase but less than the given percentage increase in income.</p>
<h3>c) Inferior Good:</h3>
<p>A good is described as inferior when its income elasticity of demand coefficient is negative, meaning that less will be demanded as income rises.</p>
<h3>d) Necessity Good:</h3>
<p>A necessity good is one whose income elasticity of demand coefficient is 0 (neutral number), meaning that the demand for the good is insensitive to changes in income.</p>

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Interpretation of the Income Elasticity Coefficient (E<sub>y</sub>)

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Interpretation of the Income Elasticity Coefficient (E<sub>y</sub>)

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