Which of the Following Would Result in a Higher Absolute

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in a higher absolute value of the price elasticity of demand for a product?

• A)A wide variety of substitutes are available for the good.
• B)The time period under consideration is short.
• C)The good is a necessity.
• D)The expenditure on the good is small relative to one's budget.

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Definitions:

Agreement Breach

A failure to fulfill the terms of a contract or agreement, which can lead to legal action for resolution.

Equilibrium Price

The price that balances quantity supplied and quantity demanded.

Demand Schedule

A table that shows the quantity of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various price levels.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, homogenous products, and no barriers to entry or exit.