Recent estimates of the elasticity of demand for cigarettes by adults

A. shows that it has remained remarkably constant, despite the existence of e-cigarettes.
B. shows that it has increased by only a small (and insignificant) amount.
C. shows that it has declined markedly, in part because of the existence of e-cigarettes.
D. shows that it has increased markedly, in part because of the existence of e-cigarettes.


Answer: D

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