If a Large Percentage Drop in the Price Level Results

question 3

Multiple Choice

If a large percentage drop in the price level results in a small percentage increase in the quantity demanded,

• A)demand is inelastic.
• B)demand is elastic.
• C)demand is unit elastic.
• D)the price elasticity of demand is close to infinity.
• E)the price elasticity of demand is zero.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where competing forces or influences are equal; in economics, it's where supply equals demand.

Marginal Utility

The change in satisfaction or utility that an individual gains from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where an individual allocates their income in a way that maximizes their utility, given their budget constraints.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit a consumer receives from using an additional unit of a product or service.