Examlex

Solved

If the Short-Run Price Elasticity of Demand for Petroleum Is

question 174

Multiple Choice

If the short-run price elasticity of demand for petroleum is 0.8,which of the following statements is most likely to be true for the long run?


Definitions:

Incentives

Factors, usually financial or material rewards, that motivate individuals or firms to act in a certain way.

OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an intergovernmental organization of oil-producing countries that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member states.

Efficient Allocation

The distribution of resources in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society or achieves a desired outcome effectively.

Equitable Allocation

The fair and just distribution of resources among different groups or individuals.

Related Questions