CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Price elasticity of demand is not affected by ___________.

A
nature of the commodity
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
availability of close substitutes
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
cost of production
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
consumption habits
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
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.
hence the correct option: C

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Capitalism
ECONOMICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon