1. The price elasticity of demand for bread A. is computed as the percentage change in quantity demanded of bread divided by the percentage change in price of bread. B. will be higher if there is a new product that is a close substitute for bread. C. will be higher if consumers consider bread to be a necessity. D. All of the above are correct. E. A and B, only

1. The price elasticity of demand for bread A. is computed as the percentage change in quantity demanded of bread divided by the percentage change in price of bread. B. will be higher if there is a new product that is a close substitute for bread. C. will be higher if consumers consider bread to be a necessity. D. All of the above are correct. E. A and B, only

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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