Q79 A reason why product X has a relatively high price elasticity of demand in the short run is that... a. There are many substitutes for product X in the short run. b. There are few substitutes for product X in the short run. c. The prices of substitute products are constant. d. The price of product X is too low. e. The share of income devoted to product X is low.

Q79 A reason why product X has a relatively high price elasticity of demand in the short run is that... a. There are many substitutes for product X in the short run. b. There are few substitutes for product X in the short run. c. The prices of substitute products are constant. d. The price of product X is too low. e. The share of income devoted to product X is low.

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16SQ

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