The Long-Run Price Elasticity of Demand Is Usually Larger Than

question 37

Multiple Choice

The long-run price elasticity of demand is usually larger than the short-run price elasticity of demand because:

• A) demand curves tend to become steeper over time.
• B) economists take the absolute value of long-run price elasticities but not of short-run elasticities.
• C) people have more time to find substitute goods.
• D) incomes tend to rise over time.

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity to protect consumers from rapid price increases.

Price Floor

A minimum allowable price set above the equilibrium price, preventing the market price from falling below a certain level.

Quantity Demanded

It refers to the total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price within a specified time period.

Surplus

The condition that occurs when the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a decrease in prices.