Multiple Choice
A government wants to reduce electricity consumption by 40%. The price elasticity of demand for electricity is -10. The government must ________ the price of electricity by ________.
A) raise; 4.0%
B) raise; 0.25%
C) raise; 1.25%
D) lower; 0.25%
Correct Answer:
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