A Linear Demand Curve

question 59

Multiple Choice

A linear demand curve:

• A) has a constant price elasticity of demand.
• B) has price elasticity of demand equal to one.
• C) has price elasticity of demand that is positive.
• D) can have both elastic and inelastic price elasticity of demand.

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