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Engel's law

Noun CEFR B2

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The relationship whereby, as family income increases, the percentage spent on food decreases, even though the total amount of food expenditure increases.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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