The Price Elasticity of Demand Measures The

question 6

Multiple Choice

The price elasticity of demand measures the:

• A) responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in quantity supplied.
• B) responsiveness of price to a change in quantity demanded.
• C) responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in price.
• D) responsiveness of quantity demanded to a change in income.

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