Assuming Price Elasticity of Demand Is Reported as an Absolute

question 128

Multiple Choice

Assuming price elasticity of demand is reported as an absolute value, a price elasticity of demand of 0.4 indicates an _____ demand, meaning the percentage change in quantity demanded will be _____ than the percentage change in price.

• A) elastic; greater
• B) inelastic; greater
• C) elastic; less
• D) inelastic; less

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