Economists Have Found That the Price Elasticity of Demand for Water

question 83

Multiple Choice

Economists have found that the price elasticity of demand for water is higher in the summer than in the winter.Why?

• A)Winter is longer than summer,and price elasticity is lower over longer time horizons.
• B)Winter is longer than summer,and price elasticity is higher over longer time horizons.
• C)Winter water use tends to be for necessities like cleaning and cooking,and summer water use tends to be for both necessities and non-necessities,like gardening and recreation.
• D)People take more vacations in the summer and so use less water at home.

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