If the Short-Run Price Elasticity of Demand for Hospital Care

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the short-run price elasticity of demand for hospital care is 0.27,then the long-run price elasticity is expected to be:

• A)greater than 0.27.
• B)greater than 1.
• C)less than 0.27.
• D)equal to 0.27.
• E)less than zero.

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