The Calculated Price Elasticity of Demand

question 78

Multiple Choice

The calculated price elasticity of demand:

• A) is always a negative number, although it is sometimes reported as an absolute value.
• B) is sometimes negative and sometimes positive, 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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