Along a Straight-Line Supply Curve

question 23

Multiple Choice

Along a straight-line supply curve:

• A) elasticity rises as price rises.
• B) elasticity declines as price declines.
• C) elasticity is equal to slope.
• D) the change in elasticity depends on the supply curve in question.

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