Necessities Tend to Have Elastic Demands, Whereas Luxuries Tend to Have

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True/False

Necessities tend to have elastic demands, whereas luxuries tend to have inelastic demands.

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Definitions:

Bank Panics

Occur when a large number of customers withdraw their deposits simultaneously, fearing the bank's insolvency.

Continental Illinois

A notable example of a major bank failure, occurred in the 1980s, which led to significant reforms in banking regulations.

Overdraft Privileges

A banking service that allows a customer to withdraw more money than they have in their account, usually for a fee.

Spanish-Milled Silver Dollar

A widely recognized coin that was minted in the Spanish Empire following the introduction of the mechanical press, becoming an international standard for trade.