Demand will be more inelastic when

A) the time the consumer has to adjust to price changes is short.
B) the price of the good is high.
C) the number of good substitutes is large.
D) the consumption of the good is not very essential.

Inelastic

Describing a situation where the demand for a good or service is relatively unaffected by changes in its price.

Essential Consumption

The purchase and use of goods and services that are considered necessary for basic living and well-being.