Question 2
ElasticityGood X has a price elasticity of demand of 0.25. This means it
- A.is a luxury good.
- B.has many close substitutes.
- C.has few substitutes.
- D.is not purchased out of habit.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (has few substitutes.)
Explanation
An elasticity of 0.25 is inelastic, which is typical of goods with few substitutes.