According to a Study of the U

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to a study of the U.S.demand for alcoholic beverages, the price elasticity of demand for beer is -0.30.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.