Microeconomics

Because demand curves slope downward according to the Law of Demand, t

Because demand curves slope downward according to the Law of Demand, the price elasticity of demand is a negative number. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER True . The price elasticity of demand measures the change in quantity demanded when a price change occurs. If price increases, the change in the […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

When comparing elasticities between two different linear demand curves

When comparing elasticities between two different linear demand curves, the curve that is flatter has greater price elasticity at every given price. Indicate whether the statement is true or false   ANSWER False. This statement confuses slope with elasticity. Elasticity is calculated by multiplying the slope times (p/Q). As a result, the vertical intercept (along […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020