Usually means: Inferior good, demand increases, price rises.
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▸ noun:  A surname.

Similar:
Gifford, Giffin, Guffey, Gishford, Giffee, Gisby, Gipson, Gibby, Gildner, gaff, more...

Opposite:
normal, inferior, regular

Phrases:
Giffen good, giffen goods, Keith Giffen, more...

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Similar:
Gifford, Giffin, Guffey, Gishford, Giffee, Gisby, Gipson, Gibby, Gildner, gaff, more...

Opposite:
normal, inferior, regular

Phrases:
Giffen good, giffen goods, Keith Giffen, more...



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