Consider the following information about the choices that Mary makes: (X1, X2 are quantities, P1, P2 are prices and I is income.) Does Mary consider X2 to be a normal or an inferior good? Explain your answer clearly. X1 X2 P1 P2 I Week 1 12 8 2 2 40 Week 2 10 16 2 2 52 Week 3 6 17 3 2 52 For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

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Consider the following information about the choices that Mary makes: (X1, X2 are quantities, P1, P2 are prices and I is income.) Does Mary consider X2 to be a normal or an inferior good? Explain your answer clearly. X1 X2 P1 P2 I Week 1 12 8 2 2 40 Week 2 10 16 2 2 52 Week 3 6 17 3 2 52 For the toolbar, press ALT+F10 (PC) or ALT+FN+F10 (Mac).

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