If a Monopoly Charges Higher Prices to Consumers Who Buy

question 90

Multiple Choice

If a monopoly charges higher prices to consumers who buy smaller quantities than to consumers who buy larger quantities,then

• A)consumers that buy larger quantities have a higher price elasticity of demand.
• B)consumers that buy larger quantities have a lower price elasticity of demand.
• C)consumers that buy smaller quantities have a lower price elasticity of demand.
• D)Both A and C.

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