The Calculated Price Elasticity of Demand

question 67

Multiple Choice

The calculated price elasticity of demand:

• A)is always a negative number,although many times is reported as an absolute value.
• B)is sometimes a negative number,depending on the magnitude of response.
• C)is always a positive number,because price and quantity are directly related in terms of demand.
• D)can be positive or negative,but is always reported as an absolute value.

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