If the price of walnuts rises, many people would switch from consuming walnuts to consuming pecans. But if the price of salt rises, people would have difficulty purchasing something to use in its place. These examples illustrate the importance of
a. the availability of close substitutes in determining the price elasticity of demand.
b. a necessity versus a luxury in determining the price elasticity of demand.
c. the definition of a market in determining the price elasticity of demand.
d. the time horizon in determining the price elasticity of demand.
a
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In 1970s the federal government imposed price controls on natural gas. Which of the following statements is true?
A) These price controls caused a chronic excess supply of natural gas. B) Consumers gained from the price controls, because consumer surplus was larger than it would have been under free market equilibrium. C) Producers gained from the price controls because producer surplus was larger than it would have been under free market equilibrium. D) This episode of price controls was unusual, because it resulted in no deadweight loss to society.