The Price Elasticity of Demand for Lettuce Has Been Estimated

question 129

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for lettuce has been estimated to be -2.58.If an insect infestation destroys 10 percent of the nation's lettuce crop, how will that affect total expenditures on lettuce, all other things unchanged?

• A) total expenditures will remain unchanged
• B) total expenditures will fall
• C) total expenditures will rise
• D) not enough information is given to answer the question

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