Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Referring to Figure 5-1, the demand curve B compared to the demand curve C is
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more elastic. |
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| b. |
less elastic. |
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| c. |
equal to zero. |
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less than 1. |
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varies from being more elastic to being less elastic. |
Transcribed Image Text:**Figure 5-1 Explanation:**
This image presents an economic diagram illustrating different demand curves. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
- **Axes:**
- The vertical axis represents the price (P), labeled as P₁, P₂, and P₃, indicating different price levels.
- The horizontal axis represents quantity (Q), labeled sequentially from Q₁ to Q₇.
- **Demand Curves:**
- There are three demand curves labeled A, B, and C. Each curve slopes downward from left to right, which is typical for demand curves, showing an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.
- Point D on curve C indicates a higher quantity demanded at a lower price compared to the other curves.
- The points where these curves intersect the different price levels (P₁, P₂, P₃) and quantities (Q₁ to Q₇) illustrate different demand scenarios.
- **Line E:**
- A horizontal line at price level P₃, suggesting a specific price cap or benchmark for comparison.
This figure is likely used to explain concepts such as shifts in demand, price elasticity, and changes in consumer behavior at different price points.
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Curve B is steeper and curve C is flatter so elasticity of C is greater than one but it is less than infinity.
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