If consumers believe that products are similar and there are substitutes available, then in a price increase situation consumers will tend to display an inelastic demand curve.

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If consumers believe that products are similar and there are substitutes available, then in a price increase situation consumers will tend to display an elastic demand curve (no inelastic) because they can switch to a substitute that is very similar.

If Consumers Believe That Products Are Similar and There Are