The Formula for the Price Elasticity of Demand

question 169

Multiple Choice

The formula for the price elasticity of demand

• A)relies on statistical data.
• B)is based fully on knowledge of the slope of the demand curve.
• C)in practice drops the sign and focuses on the magnitude.
• D)is valid only when the price of product increases.

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