Assuming price elasticity of demand is reported as an absolute value, a price elasticity of demand greater than one indicates demand:

A. for the good is elastic.
B. for the good is inelastic.
C. for the good is unitary elastic.
D. cannot be determined without more information.


A. for the good is elastic.

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