A Vertical Demand Curve Shows That the Own- Price Elasticity

question 34

Multiple Choice

A vertical demand curve shows that the own- price elasticity of demand is

• A) less than one.
• B) unity.
• C) zero.
• D) not defined.
• E) infinity.

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