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Tazate

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A linear downward-sloping demand curve has price elasticities (in absolute values) that
 
  A) remain constant along the demand curve. B) decrease as price decreases.
  C) increase as price decreases. D) are greater than or equal to 1.

Question 2

In the United States since 1900, life expectancy at birth has ________ and the death rate has ________.
 
  A) decreased; increased B) increased; increased
  C) decreased; decreased D) increased; decreased


micaelaswann

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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