6. Elasticities a. Suppose the absolute value of the price elasticity for Imported Chocolate is 2.8 Explain this value in terms of responsiveness. Using the factors that influence price elasticity of demand, explain why Imported Chocolate might have this value. b. Suppose the income elasticity of demand for Bourbon is 0.8 Explain this value in terms of responsiveness. Explain what would happen to the market demand for Bourbon if

6. Elasticities a. Suppose the absolute value of the price elasticity for Imported Chocolate is 2.8 Explain this value in terms of responsiveness. Using the factors that influence price elasticity of demand, explain why Imported Chocolate might have this value. b. Suppose the income elasticity of demand for Bourbon is 0.8 Explain this value in terms of responsiveness. Explain what would happen to the market demand for Bourbon if

Principles of Microeconomics

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Chapter5: Elastic And Its Application

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