Assuming Elasticity Is Reported in Absolute Value,a Measured Elasticity of Less

question 124

Multiple Choice

Assuming elasticity is reported in absolute value,a measured elasticity of less than one implies:

• A)the good is elastic.
• B)the good is inelastic.
• C)the good is unitary elastic.
• D)Cannot be determined without more information.

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