As the Period for Firms to Expand Output Is Lengthened

question 217

Multiple Choice

As the period for firms to expand output is lengthened, the elasticity of the market supply curve will

• A) approach zero.
• B) increase.
• C) decrease.
• D) remain the same since time does not affect the elasticity of market supply.

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