The Identification Problem in Using Regression Analysis to Estimate a Demand

question 9

Multiple Choice

The identification problem in using regression analysis to estimate a demand curve emerges when

• A)factors affecting the demand for the product are highly correlated.
• B)the demand for the product has not been stable over time.
• C)the demand for the product has been relatively stable over time.
• D)the supply of the product has been relatively unstable over time.

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