If the price of oil goes up by 50% and the quantity demanded goes down by 25%, the absolute value of the price elasticity of demand is

A) 0.25.
B) 0.50.
C) 0.75.
D) 1.00.

B

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A) The producer benefits, but consumers and society are harmed. B) The producer and society are harmed, but consumers benefit. C) The producer and society benefit, but consumers are harmed. D) The producer is harmed, but consumers and society benefit. E) The producer, consumers, and society all benefit.

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The assumption that the two goods are made using different factor intensities raises the likelihood of incomplete specialization after trade begins

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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