Suppose a Fall from $110 to $90 in the Price

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose a fall from $110 to $90 in the price of playing golf on a public golf course results in an increase in the quantity of golf balls demanded (at the current price of golf balls) from 9,950 units to 10,050 units. The cross elasticity of demand of playing golf with respect to the price of golf balls is

• A)-0.05.
• B)-0.1.
• C)0.01.
• D)0.08.
• E)0.05.

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefits to society.

International Trade

The trade of products and services across national borders.

Autarky

A situation or policy where a country aims to be completely self-sufficient, avoiding international trade.

Autarky Price

The price of goods or services within a self-sufficient economy that does not engage in international trade.