A study found that, among addicted smokers, a 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes resulted in a 2 percent decrease in quantity demanded. For these consumers, cigarettes have a(n) _______ price elasticity demand.

A study found that, among addicted smokers, a 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes resulted in a 2 percent decrease in quantity demanded. For these consumers, cigarettes have a(n) _______ price elasticity demand. 



A. elastic

B. inelastic

C. cross-price

D. income effect

E. substitution effect


Answer: B. inelastic


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