In What Special Situation Might the Law of Demand Not

question 25

Multiple Choice

In what special situation might the law of demand not hold?

• A)In a perfectly competitive market
• B)When there is a high price elasticity of demand
• C)When MR=MC
• D)At the Nash Equilibrium
• E)If high prices confer prestige

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