When Demand Is Price Inelastic

question 84

Multiple Choice

When demand is price inelastic,

• A) price and total revenue move in the same direction.
• B) price and total revenue move in the opposite direction.
• C) total revenue increases whether price goes up or down.
• D) total revenue decreases whether price goes up or down.

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Definitions:

Socially Optimal Level

The most efficient allocation of resources that maximizes societal welfare, often referenced in discussions of public goods and externalities.

Subsidize

The act of providing financial assistance or support, often by a government to industries, businesses, or individuals, to encourage production, reduce prices, or promote economic goals.

Government

The organization, or agency through which a political unit exercises authority and performs functions and which is usually classified according to the distribution of power within it.

External Benefit

A benefit that affects parties not directly involved in a transaction, leading to positive side effects or externalities.