What does a positive income elasticity of demand indicate?

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What does a positive income elasticity of demand indicate?

A positive income elasticity of demand indicates that the demand for a good or service increases as income increases. In other words, it suggests that the good or service is a normal good, as consumers are willing and able to purchase more of it when their income rises.