Which of the following would cause a demand curve for a good to be price inelastic ?
Correct answer: C. The good is a necessity
- A. The good is luxury
- B. There are a great number of substitutes for the good
- C. The good is a necessity
- D. The good is an inferior good
Explanation
Necessities are difficult to do without, so consumers reduce their purchases only slightly when prices rise. Luxuries and goods with many substitutes generally have more elastic demand.
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