Because the Demand Curve Is Downward Sloping, the Elasticity of Demand

question 124

Multiple Choice

Because the demand curve is downward sloping, the elasticity of demand is

• A)positive.
• B)negative (however, the negative sign is assumed and therefore ignored).
• C)zero.
• D)decreases from positive to negative.

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