In an Attempt to Limit the Supply of Illegal Liquor

question 4

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to limit the supply of illegal liquor, the Russian government has restricted sugar availability (sugar is used to increase alcohol content) . Russians also like to sweeten their tea with jam, another product made using sugar. Which graph in Figure 4-11 depicts the impact of sugar rationing on the Russian tea market?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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