According to a study of the price elasticities of products sold in supermarkets, the price elasticity of demand for toothpaste is estimated at -0.45. Which of the following could explain why the price elasticity of demand for toothpaste is so low?
A) Toothpaste is heavily endorsed by dentists. B) Toothpaste is relatively inexpensive.
C) There are few close substitutes for toothpaste. D) The toothpaste industry is highly competitive.
C
Economics
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A) Q1; P1; Q2; P2 B) Q2; P1; Q1; P2 C) Q1; P1; Q2; P1 D) Q1; P2; Q2; P1 E) Q1; P2; Q1; P1
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Refer to the figure above. What is the equilibrium quantity of labor hired by the firm when the wage rate is $4 per hour?
A) 10 hours B) 20 hours C) 50 hours D) 70 hours
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