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True or False with Reason: The coefficient of price elasticity of demand is generally negative. However, minus sign is ignored for the sake of convenience.

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True or False with Reason:

The coefficient of price elasticity of demand is generally negative. However, minus sign is ignored for the sake of convenience.

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उत्तर

This statement is true.

Explanation:

  • Price and quantity demanded move in opposite directions, so the coefficient is generally negative.
  • The negative sign is always implied and is ignored when comparing elasticities in absolute terms.
  • This is why elasticity is usually expressed as a positive number.
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अध्याय 4: Elasticity of Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [पृष्ठ ४.३५]

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संदीप गर्ग Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
अध्याय 4 Elasticity of Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 9. | पृष्ठ ४.३५
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