Which of the Following Would Result in a Higher Absolute

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in a higher absolute value of the price elasticity of demand for a product?

• A)A wide variety of substitutes are available for the good.
• B)The time period under consideration is short.
• C)The good is a necessity.
• D)The expenditure on the good is small relative to one's budget.

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Definitions:

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, used as a broad measure of economic performance.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a party to produce a greater quantity of a good, product, or service than competitors, using the same amount of resources.

Comparative Advantage

The capability of an entity to generate a product or service with a smaller opportunity cost compared to another entity.

Comparative Advantage

The talent of a country or business to create a certain product or service more efficiently, incurring lower opportunity costs than competing entities.