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Which of the following is correct?
 
A. In the case of all linear demand curves, the slope and the price elasticity of demand are equal at each point on the demand curve.
 
B. The slope of the demand curve is some constant value but the value of the price elasticity coefficient increases as we move down the demand curve.
 
C. The slope of the demand curve is some constant value but the value of the price elasticity coefficient decreases as we move down the demand curve.
 
D. There is no connection between the slope of the demand curve and the value of the price elasticity coefficient.

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2) If the demand curve for a good is a steep, straight line, then the demand for the good is inelastic at every point along that demand curve. (TRUE/FALSE)

3)If the demand for illegal drugs is inelastic, then government efforts to reduce the supply of illegal drugs are likely to cause an increase in total expenditure on them. (TRUE/FALSE)

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