The Value of the Price Elasticity of Demand for a Good

question 106

Multiple Choice

The value of the price elasticity of demand for a good will be relatively large when

• A)there are no good substitutes available for the good.
• B)the time period in question is relatively short.
• C)the good is a luxury rather than a necessity.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Physiological Dependence

A condition in which the body has adapted to the presence of a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or not used.

Heart Attacks

Medical emergencies that occur when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot, causing damage to heart muscle.

Psychological Dependence

A condition in which an individual feels compelled to continue using a substance due to emotional or psychological needs.

Mental Craving

A strong emotional or psychological desire or need, often for a specific substance or experience.