If the price of an inferior good increases,the substitution effect encourages the consumer to purchase less of it while the income effect encourages him to purchase more of it.

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The substitution effect leads consumers to buy less of a good when its price rises, while the income effect for an inferior good can lead to increased consumption as the consumer feels poorer and shifts towards cheaper alternatives.

If the Price of an Inferior Good Increases,the Substitution Effect