Question

1. All of the factors below create a change in demand for alcohol except: a. Change in cigarette prices given that cigarettes and alcohol are substitutes b. Rise in anti-drinking sentiments across the country c. Increase in risk of liver cirrhosis associated with alcohol consumption d. Rise in price of alcohol e. Rise in income of alcohol consumers (alcohol is a normal good)

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Rise in price of alcohol

Explanation:

Change in Quantity demanded occurs due to change in Price. Change in Demand happens due to factors other than price - Income, Substitute & Complementary good's price, Taste.

Change in alcohol demand - due to substitute Cigarette price change , Change [Decrease] in alcohol demand - due to change in taste based on anti drinking sentiments, higher risk of alcohol liver cirrhosis , Change [Increase] in alcohol demand - due to change [rise] in Income : These all are due to factors other than price & hence are 'Change in Demand'

Rise in price of Alcohol leads to 'Change [Expansion] in Quantity Demanded' due to price change [rise] .