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Which of the following is a major determinant of price elasticity of demand?

Which of the following is a major determinant of price elasticity of demand?
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  • A The price of the commodity
  • B Availability of factors of production
  • C The prices of factors of production
  • D Income of the consumers
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Proportion of Consumer’s Income Spent:
Another important determinant of the elasticity of demand is how much it accounts for in consumer’s budget. In other words, the proportion of consumer’s income spent on a particular commodity also influences the elasticity of demand for it. The greater the proportion of income spent on a commodity, the greater will be generally its elasticity of demand, and vice versa.

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