WAEC Economics 1999 Question 2

Question 2

Elasticity

The price elasticity coefficient indicates

  1. A.how far business can reduce cost
  2. B.the degree of competition
  3. C.the extent to which curve shifts
  4. D.consumer responsiveness to price changes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (consumer responsiveness to price changes)

Explanation

Price elasticity measures how strongly quantity demanded responds to a change in price.