Suppose the U

question 25

Multiple Choice

Suppose the U.S. demand curve for gasoline shifts rightward, and the U.S. supply curve for gasoline remains unchanged. As a result, the price of gasoline increases by 9 percent, and the equilibrium quantity increases by 3 percent. Which of the following statements is true based on this information?

• A) The price elasticity of supply for gasoline is roughly 0.33.
• B) The price elasticity of supply for gasoline is roughly 3.
• C) The price elasticity of demand for gasoline is roughly 0.33.
• D) The price elasticity of demand for gasoline is roughly -3.

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Definitions:

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a market are making just enough profit to stay in business, with no incentive for new firms to enter or existing firms to exit.

Price Taker

A market participant that accepts the market price as given and has no influence to alter the price of the good or service they buy or sell.

Price-Searcher Market

A market structure where sellers have some control over the price of their products because they offer unique goods or services, differentiating them from competitors.

Economic Profit

The surplus or profit generated by a company after accounting for both explicit and implicit costs, indicating financial performance.