Multiple Choice
The price elasticity of demand for lettuce has been estimated to be -2.58.If an insect infestation destroys 10 percent of the nation's lettuce crop, how will that affect total expenditures on lettuce, all other things unchanged?
A) total expenditures will remain unchanged
B) total expenditures will fall
C) total expenditures will rise
D) not enough information is given to answer the question
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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