According to a Study of the Canadian Demand for Alcoholic

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to a study of the Canadian demand for alcoholic beverages, the price elasticity of demand for beer is -0.17.Which of the following could explain why the price elasticity of demand for beer is low?

• A)Beer is an inferior alcoholic beverage.
• B)More and more people are switching to wine and cocktails rather than beer.
• C)The price of beer is relatively low and for many people it is a habit forming product.
• D)There are only a few major suppliers of beer.

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