When Supply Is Written as Q = C + DP

question 4

Multiple Choice

When supply is written as Q = c + dP and P* and Q* are the equilibrium values for price and quantity, which of the following is the value of the price elasticity of supply, E_S?

• A) c(P*/Q*)
• B) d(P*/Q*)
• C) -c/d
• D) -d/c

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