Whenever the absolute value of the price elasticity of demand is greater than 1, but less than infinite
A) demand is inelastic.
B) demand is unit elastic.
C) demand is elastic.
D) demand is perfectly elastic.
C
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Refer to the given diagram and assumptions. If migration is costless and unimpeded, the absolute wage bill will necessarily:
(1) The demand for labor in Alphania and Betania are as shown by D A and D B ,
respectively; (2) Alphania's native labor force is F and that of Betania is g; (3) wage L in Alphania is equal to wage m in Betania; and (4) full employment exists in both countries.
A. increase in Alphania if its labor demand curve is elastic.
B. increase in Betania if its labor demand curve is elastic.
C. decrease in Betania.
D. increase in Betania.
When a market is not in equilibrium:
A. a change in either supply or demand is required to reestablish equilibrium. B. there is neither excess supply nor excess demand. C. the economic motives of sellers and buyers will move the market to its equilibrium. D. government intervention is required to achieve equilibrium.