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

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

(a)[3]

How far does the data in Fig. 1 support the normal demand curve relationship between the price and the quantity demanded of cigarettes?

(b)[7]
  • What do the three elasticity values in Table 1 indicate about the demand elasticity for cigarettes? [3]
  • What could account for these different elasticity values? [4]
(c)[4]

Explain two possible economic reasons why cigarettes are taxed heavily.

(d)[6]

Discuss the possible economic consequences if cigarette smoking were made illegal.

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