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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

In total outlay method of price elasticity of demand, what does less than unitary elastic mean?

Options:

change in price has no effect on total expenditure

change in total expenditure is in the opposite direction to change in price

change in total expenditure is in the same direction as change in price

change in total expenditure has dual effect in both directions to change in price

Correct Answer:

change in total expenditure is in the same direction as change in price

Explanation:

In total outlay method of price elasticity demand, when change in total expenditure is in the same direction as change in price, it is less than unitary elastic, whereas, when change in total expenditure is in the opposite direction as change in price, it is more than unitary elastic.