Assuming Price Elasticity of Demand Is Reported as an Absolute

question 100

Multiple Choice

Assuming price elasticity of demand is reported as an absolute value, a price elasticity of demand greater than one indicates that demand for the good is:

• A) elastic.
• B) inelastic.
• C) unitary elastic.
• D) perfectly inelastic.

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