How will an increase in the income of the buyer of an inferior good affect its equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity? Explain with the help of a diagram.

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In case of inferior goods when there is increase in the income of the buyer the equilibrium quantity will reduce as the consumer will use its excess purchasing power to purchase superior goods in place of inferior goods.

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