Along a Downward-Sloping Linear Demand Curve

question 139

Multiple Choice

Along a downward-sloping linear demand curve,

• A)slope is constant and elasticity is changing
• B)slope is changing and elasticity is constant
• C)both slope and elasticity are constant
• D)both slope and elasticity are changing
• E)no generalizations can be made about slope

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