The Absolute Value of the Price Elasticity of Demand at the Midpoint

question 146

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of the price elasticity of demand at the midpoint of a linear demand curve is always

• A)greater than one
• B)less than one
• C)one
• D)zero
• E)infinity

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