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

Price elasticity of demand — practice question

In many countries, health authorities are worried about the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes. Governments have set high sales taxes on cigarettes and have run anti-smoking campaigns. Why could the quantity of cigarettes demanded still remain high?

  • ABetter knowledge of health hazards is changing behaviour.
  • BCigarette smoking will be replaced by cheaper alternatives.
  • CConsumer behaviour is irrational due to addiction.
  • DThe income effect of a price rise makes consumers worse off.

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