Question 4 If the semi-elasticity between x and y is -2, what does it mean? A. When x decreases by 2%, y increases by 5% B. When x decreases by 1 unit, y increases by 2% C. When x decreases by 1%, y increases by 2 units OD. When x increases by 1%, y decreases by 2 units E. When x increases by 2%, y decreases by 4% OF. None of the options given are correct

Question 4 If the semi-elasticity between x and y is -2, what does it mean? A. When x decreases by 2%, y increases by 5% B. When x decreases by 1 unit, y increases by 2% C. When x decreases by 1%, y increases by 2 units OD. When x increases by 1%, y decreases by 2 units E. When x increases by 2%, y decreases by 4% OF. None of the options given are correct

Principles of Microeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305971493

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter5: Elastic And Its Application

Section: Chapter Questions

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