Why doesn't the electric company ever offer sale prices?
a. The government regulates electricity prices.
b. A sale would encourage high usage and cause blackouts.
c. Electricity is a necessity, so demand is inelastic.
d. The electric company is greedy and does not care
Ans: c. Electricity is a necessity, so demand is inelastic.
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