If Demand Is Inelastic, the Absolute Value of the Price

question 94

True/False

If demand is inelastic, the absolute value of the price elasticity coefficient is greater than one.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium outcome is not achievable or not achieved in a market.

Administrative Cost

Expenses related to the general operation of a business, including office supplies, salaries of non-production staff, and rent.

Efficiency

The extent to which resources are utilized to their maximum potential, minimizing waste and maximizing output or outcomes.

Proportional Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount of income earned, meaning taxpayers pay the same percentage of their income in taxes.