Which of the following would cause a demand curve for a good to be price inelastic?
A.
There are a great number of substitutes for the good
B.
The consultancy service
C.
The luxury goods
D.
The necessary goods
The Answer Is:
D
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Essential goods and services such as electricity, fuel, basic food stuffs, commuter transport and habitual products such as tobacco, alcohol and sugar-based drinks are often sited as facing a relatively inelastic demand curve. This means when the price goes up, the quantity demanded does not decrease very much and so they are often the target of government taxation.
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