Assume That the Price Elasticity of Demand Is -0

question 28

Multiple Choice

Assume that the price elasticity of demand is -0.75 for a certain firm's product. If the firm lowers price, the firm's managers can expect total revenue to:

• A) decrease.
• B) increase.
• C) remain constant.
• D) either increase or remain constant, depending upon the size of the price decrease.

Define and calculate opportunity cost.

Evaluate trade benefits based on comparative and absolute advantages.

Differentiate between absolute and comparative advantage.

Understand the importance of opportunity cost in trade decisions.

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