- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Study Session 4. Economics (1)
- Reading 12. Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis
- Subject 2. Elasticities of Demand
CFA Practice Question
If the price elasticity of demand is unit, then a fall in price ______.
A. reduces revenue.
B. leaves revenue unchanged.
C. increases revenue.
Explanation: This means the percentage change in quantity demanded equals the percentage change in price, so price changes will not alter the revenue.
User Contributed Comments 3
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ars2011 | suppose price is 10 and qty demanded is 10 now price decreases by 1 percent price is now 9 and qty demanded by law of demand increases by one percent so now its 9 qty × price is now 99 a decrease aint it? |
nirens | ars2011 - no. Percentage change is negative in both scenarios. So a fall in price - fall in demand for unitary |
dbalakos | No it does not |