The Price Elasticity of Demand for Bottled Water in Perth

question 1

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for bottled water in Perth is 2, while the price elasticity of demand for bottled water in Melbourne is 0.8. In other words, demand in Perth is____________ and demand in Melbourne is____________ .

• A) inelastic; unit inelastic
• B) elastic; unit elastic
• C) inelastic; elastic
• D) elastic; inelastic

Understand the calculation and significance of marginal revenue.

Appreciate the economic rationale behind different pricing practices.

Understand the principles of marginal-cost and average-cost pricing in the context of regulated natural monopolies.

Analyze the effects of deregulation in electricity and natural gas delivery industries on prices.

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