inferior goods

plural noun

, Economics.

1. commodities that are less in demand as consumer income rises.

Example Sentences

“They were aiming for white-owned businesses that sell inferior goods at inflated prices. There’s a study out about how the poor actually pay more for the basic necessities.”

From Literature

The warning comes too late for some Mystery Brand buyers, who say they bought into the company’s promise and received inferior goods.

From The Verge

“Or the Commandant will think I’m supplying her with inferior goods.”

From Literature

The companies they work for will be less competitive in international markets; and, as consumers, workers will either pay higher prices or buy inferior goods.

From Economist

The days of easy money when the US army paid for non-existent projects seems to have ended but in their place have come new methods of siphoning money, adding large margins to contract quotes or simply suppling inferior goods.

From The Guardian