The city of Statesville wants to discourage the consumption of ice cream. So, the city imposes a 50% city ice cream tax, to begin on the first of next month. What happens to the demand for ice cream in Statesville between now and the first of next month?
A. the demand for ice cream increases
B. the demand for ice cream decreases
C. the quantity demanded of ice cream increases
D. the quantity demanded of ice cream decreases