If the Income Elasticity for Lobster Is 0

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the income elasticity for lobster is 0.6, a 25 percent increase in income will lead to a:

• A) 6 percent drop in demand for lobster.
• B) 2.4 percent increase in demand for lobster.
• C) 15 percent increase in demand for lobster.
• D) 42 percent increase in demand for lobster.

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