A Vertical Supply Curve

question 79

Multiple Choice

A vertical supply curve

• A)is impossible except in the long run.
• B)implies an elasticity of supply equal to zero.
• C)implies an elasticity of supply equal to infinity.
• D)indicates that suppliers are unwilling to produce the good.
• E)indicates a shortage of the good.

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