The Elasticity of Demand for Oil Is About 0

question 116

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of demand for oil is about 0.5, and the elasticity of supply is about 0.3. If ANWR were drilled and the world supply of oil increased by 3 percent, what is the estimated percent change in the world price of oil?

• A) -1.25 percent
• B) -2.50 percent
• C) -3.75 percent
• D) Unknown

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