Just Before Valentine's Day, the Price of Roses Increases Dramatically

question 363

Multiple Choice

Just before Valentine's Day, the price of roses increases dramatically. This is because

• A) self-interested individuals try to charge more for a good than consumers are willing to pay.
• B) demand increases while the supply of roses remains relatively constant.
• C) the supply curve of roses is highly elastic.
• D) the demand for roses is relatively inelastic most of the year, but becomes more elastic as demand increases.

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