Suppose the Demand Curve Has a Slope Equal to Negative

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand curve has a slope equal to negative 1.The price elasticity of demand at any point on this demand curve is:

• A) infinite.
• B) equal to zero.
• C) greater than 1, but less than infinite.
• D) not described by any of the above.

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