If the Price Elasticity of Demand for a Good Is

question 102

Multiple Choice

If the price elasticity of demand for a good is less than one in absolute value,economists would characterize consumers of this good

• A) as not very sensitive to price.
• B) as not very sensitive to the quantity they demand.
• C) as very sensitive to price.
• D) as elastic.

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