The short-term demand for crude oil in Country A in 2008 can be approximated by g = ((p) = 1,881,968p- 0.07 where p represents the price of crude oll in dollars per barrel and g represents the per capita consumption of crude oll. Calculate and interpret the elastcity of demand when the price is $97 per barrel.

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The short-term demand for crude oil in Country A in 2008 can be approximated by g = ((p) = 1,881,968p- 0.07 where p represents the price of crude oll in dollars per barrel and g represents the per capita consumption of crude oll. Calculate and interpret the

elastcity of demand when the price is $97 per barrel.

 

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