Why Do Economists Use the Concept of Elasticity in Addition

question 102

Multiple Choice

Why do economists use the concept of elasticity in addition to measurement of the slope of the demand curve?

• A) Mathematical equations are favored over graphical analysis.
• B) Elasticities are independent of the units of measure.
• C) The concept of elasticity can be used in other areas of economics, whereas the slope of the demand curve is only useful in demand analysis.
• D) These terms are interchangeable, but elasticity has the more professional sound.

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