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The elasticity of demand of durable goods is

A. Less than unity

B. Greater than unity

C. Equal to unity

D. Zero

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The elasticity of demand of durable goods is greater than unity. Price elasticity of demand for durable goods is generally more elastic in short run than in long run. That is, quantity demanded is more sensitive to price changes of such durable goods in short run and not so much in the long run.

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  1. Abdurahman Malik
    Abdurahman Malik :
    2 years ago

    sir durable goods are less elastic due to their durability ad consumers are wiling to buy them even after increase in prices

Related Questions on Economics

Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?

A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted

B. If two demand curves are linear and intersecting each other, then, coefficient of elasticity would be same on different demand curves at the point of intersection.

C. If two demand curves are linear and parallel to each other, then, at a particular price, the coefficient of elasticity would be different on different demand curves.

D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.