The Price Elasticity of Demand for Gasoline in the United

question 41

Essay

The price elasticity of demand for gasoline in the United States is equal to 0.15.How should the price elasticity of demand for the individual firm compare to 0.15 (higher, lower, same, can't tell)? Explain why.

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