Assume the Cookie Monster, who eats only cookies, has an income of $200 a week and that the price of a cookie is $2. If the price doubles, he cuts his consumption in half. How much is his elasticity of demand for cookies?

What will be an ideal response?


1 (unit elasticity)

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