The Elasticity of Demand for a Factor Is Lower

question 103

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of demand for a factor is lower,

• A)the higher the elasticity of demand for the product the factor helps to produce.
• B)the higher the factor cost-total cost ratio.
• C)the fewer substitutes for the factor.
• D)the more substitutes for the factor.

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