Until Recently, the Elasticity of Demand for Cigarettes by Adults

question 45

Multiple Choice

Until recently, the elasticity of demand for cigarettes by adults was such that an increase in cigarette taxes to one dollar would

• A)have absolutely no effect of adult smoking.
• B)actually increase adult smoking.
• C)cut adult smoking by around 10%.
• D)cut adult smoking by half.

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