The Price Elasticity of Demand for Gasoline Measures the

question 167

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand for gasoline measures the

• A) responsiveness of gasoline producers to changes in the quality of gasoline.
• B) responsiveness of customers to changes in the price of gasoline.
• C) responsiveness of consumer preferences to changes in the quality of gasoline.
• D) both a and c above.

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