Question

Recently, much of the Western United States experienced drought conditions and water usage was restricted in Denver. Yet, even though most people used less water, the price of water did not drop. When the drought was declared over, the water company raised water prices. However, the residents of Denver did not use less water. Here, water is:__________.
a. price insensitive.
b. price elastic.
c. price inelastic.
d. price sensitive.
e. unitary elastic.

Answer 1

Answer: Price inelastic.

Explanation:

In Denver as described in the question the demand for water is price inelastic as it doesn't change regardless of changes in price of water. An item is said to be price inelastic if the demand remains the same regardless of price rise or fall of that item.