If a Large Percentage Increase in the Price of a Good

question 299

Multiple Choice

If a large percentage increase in the price of a good results in a small percentage increase in the quantity supplied of the good, supply is said to be

• A) horizontal.
• B) relatively inelastic.
• C) relatively elastic.
• D) income proof.

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Definitions:

Futures Market

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CAPM

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Exchange Rate

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