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True or False with Reason: Luxury goods often have lower price elasticity of demand.

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Question

True or False with Reason:

Luxury goods often have lower price elasticity of demand.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • Purchase of luxury goods can be postponed when prices rise.
  • Therefore, demand for luxury goods is generally more elastic than demand for necessities.
  • So luxury goods usually have higher price elasticity, not lower.
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Chapter 4: Elasticity of Demand - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 4.35]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 4 Elasticity of Demand
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 17. | Page 4.35
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