The Elasticity of Demand Is Used to

question 36

Multiple Choice

The elasticity of demand is used to

• A) determine if consumers will or will not buy a product.
• B) measure how responsive consumers are to a change in price.
• C) determine in what direction the demand curve shifts if income changes.
• D) find the market equilibrium.
• E) determine if a change in price results in a shortage or a surplus.

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