The Demand for an Input Will Be More Inelastic When

question 277

Multiple Choice

The demand for an input will be more inelastic when

• A) the demand for the product being produced is elastic.
• B) the cost of the input is a relatively large percentage of total production costs.
• C) the time period being considered is relatively long.
• D) it is difficult to substitute other inputs for this input.

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