Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Income elasticity of demand

Income elasticity of demand — practice question

A taxi company increases fares during its peak periods to as much as five times the usual fare. Taxi drivers and customers are informed about the changes through mobile (cell) phones. What outcome will this policy produce?

  • AIt will be less likely that there is a market equilibrium.
  • BPotential customers will have less perfect information.
  • CThe market surplus will become a shortage.
  • DThe supply of taxi rides will become more price elastic.

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