Price elasticity of demand is not affected by ___________.
A
nature of the commodity
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B
availability of close substitutes
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C
cost of production
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D
consumption habits
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Solution
The correct option is B cost of production solution:
Price inelasticity shows that customers—and by extension, demand—are more tolerant to price changes. Therefore, firms that deal in inelastic goods or services can transfer the extra cost of production to their customers without adversely affecting the demand.