A sudden increase in the price of canned soup would likely lead to the following behavioral responses:
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People would buy less soup: This is the most direct economic response; as prices rise, demand typically decreases if other factors remain constant.
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People would value the soup they eat more: Higher prices may lead individuals to appreciate the product more and be more selective about their choices.
In summary, the two most likely responses to a price increase would be that people would buy less soup and potentially value it more. The other options, such as buying more soup or finding emotional incentives, generally contradict standard economic principles regarding price elasticity of demand.