alleryPrice elasticity carries a negative sign primarily because:
ASupply exceeds demand
BPrices rise over time
CDemand falls as P rises
DIncome falls as P rises
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Demand falls as P rises
Negative price elasticity reflects that quantity demanded and price are inversely related by the law of demand.
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