When the Value of the Lerner Index Is Zero for a Firm

question 18

Multiple Choice

When the value of the Lerner index is zero for a firm:

• A)its demand curve is steeply sloped.
• B)its demand curve is non-linear.
• C)the demand for its product is unit elastic.
• D)the demand for its product is perfectly elastic.

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