The Industry Elasticity of Demand for Good X Is -1

question 102

Multiple Choice

The industry elasticity of demand for good X is -1.5, while the elasticity of demand for an individual manufacturer of good X product is -9.Based on this information, the Rothschild index of market power is:

• A)1/6, indicating there is little monopoly power in this industry.
• B)6, indicating there is significant monopoly power in this industry.
• C)6, indicating there is little monopoly power in this industry.
• D)none of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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