Consumers who are more sensitive to changes in price suffer a greater loss of consumer surplus from any given price increase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Consumers who are more sensitive to the price increase will reduce their purchase of the good by a greater extent than those who are not price sensitive. As a result, they incur a smaller loss of consumer surplus.

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A. family and friends lending. B. party of five lending. C. group responsibility. D. trade-off.

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a. increases consumption during the current period. b. makes it possible for individuals to produce more goods and services per hour worked. c. encourages firms to expand output by employing more low productivity workers. d. encourages workers to unionize and thereby fight for higher wages.

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