Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Price

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to the price elasticity of demand?

• A) The coefficient will change with changes in the units of measurement (for instance, going from pounds to ounces).
• B) Elasticity of demand can be measured by the slope of the demand curve.
• C) Elasticity measures the sensitivity of total expenditure to a change in price.
• D) Elasticity will tend to be greater for a relatively expensive product than for a less expensive one.
• E) A coefficient of -1 means that the percentage change in total expenditure is equivalent to the percentage change in price.

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