Price Elasticity of Demand Is Typically Negative Because

question 64

Multiple Choice

Price elasticity of demand is typically negative because

• A)as price decreases, quantity demanded decreases
• B)as price decreases, quantity demanded increases
• C)as price decreases, demand decreases
• D)as price decreases, demand increases
• E)consumers rarely respond to a change in price

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