The Primary Problem with Estimating Elasticity of Demand Is That

question 51

Multiple Choice

The primary problem with estimating elasticity of demand is that:

• A) data on the prices firms charge are unavailable.
• B) data on the quantities firms sell are unavailable.
• C) real-world changes in quantity demanded are the result of changes in price only.
• D) real-world changes in quantity demanded are the result of changes in many variables other than price alone.

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