Which of the Following Should Be Held Constant When Calculating

question 281

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be held constant when calculating an income elasticity of demand?

• A)the quantity of the good demanded
• B)the price of the good
• C)income
• D)All of the above should be held constant.

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