When the Demand Curve Is Vertical

question 34

Multiple Choice

When the demand curve is vertical

• A) the price elasticity of demand is negative.
• B) the price elasticity of demand is positive.
• C) the demand for the good is perfectly elastic.
• D) the price elasticity of demand is equal to zero.
• E) the price elasticity of demand is equal to -1.

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