You Are the Owner of a Firm That Makes Generic

question 83

Multiple Choice

You are the owner of a firm that makes generic paper products. You estimate the income elasticity for your paper towels to be - 1.5. An economic recession will have which of the following effects on the demand for your paper products?

• A)The demand will increase.
• B)The demand will decrease by 15 percent.
• C)The demand will decrease.
• D)There will be no effect on demand.

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