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Problem on Substitution

Market demand curve for the Hormel’s canned Spam [that is, a processed pork product which is an inferior good for most of the people], would shift rightward as the effect of major increases in: (i) Publicity regarding high correlations among heart attacks and cholesterol levels. (ii) The popularity of vegetarianism. (iii) Average consumer incomes. (iv) The price of hamburger meat.

Choose the right answer from the above options.

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