An Economist Estimates That the Price Elasticity of Demand for Disposable

question 23

Multiple Choice

An economist estimates that the price elasticity of demand for disposable diapers is 0.67. This suggests that disposable diaper producers could:

• A) advertise more to raise the price elasticity of demand.
• B) encourage more parents to use cloth diapers.
• C) lower the price of disposable diapers to raise more revenue.
• D) raise the price of disposable diapers to raise more revenue.

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Definitions:

Production Bottleneck

A condition that occurs when product demand exceeds production capacity.

Manufacturing Costs

Expenses directly related to the production of goods, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenditures.

Product Cost Concept

The product cost concept encompasses all costs associated with the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead, used for pricing and inventory valuation.

Opportunity Cost

The forfeit of potential benefits from different options when a specific choice is made.