Under Which of the Following Conditions Would the Interdiction of Illegal

question 42

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions would the interdiction of illegal drugs result in a decrease in the quantity of drugs sold and in a decrease in total spending on illegal drugs by drug users?

• A)The interdiction has the effect of shifting the demand curve for illegal drugs to the right.
• B)The price elasticity of demand for illegal drugs is 1.3.
• C)The price elasticity of supply for illegal drugs is 0.8.
• D)As a result of the interdiction,the price of illegal drugs increases by 20 percent and the quantity of illegal drugs sold decreases by 16 percent.

Comprehend the impact of price changes on consumer demand through income and substitution effects.

Recognize how consumers maximize utility within the constraints of their budget.

Identify the role of the consumer demand curve and its relationship with marginal utility.

Understand the concept of indifference curves and how they illustrate consumer preferences.

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