Suppose that there is only one small clothing store in the remote village of Green Acres, and until recently the townspeople bought their shirts there. As more people in Green Acres become connected to the Internet, the price elasticity of demand for shir
Suppose that there is only one small clothing store in the remote village of Green Acres, and until recently the townspeople bought their shirts there. As more people in Green Acres become connected to the Internet, the price elasticity of demand for shirts at the Green Acres store will:
A.remain the same, but the quantity demanded will decrease as more people shop online.
B.remain the same, but the demand will decrease as more people shop online.
C.increase because the Internet offers more substitutes.
D.decrease because the Internet offers more substitutes.
正确答案:increase because the Internet offers more substitutes.
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