Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between short-run supply elasticity and long-run supply elasticity?

• A) For many products, long-run supply is likely to be more price elastic than short-run supply.
• B) For products that can be recycled, long-run supply is likely to be more price elastic than short-run supply.
• C) For many products, long-run supply is likely to be less price elastic than short-run supply.
• D) Both a) and b) are generally true, but c) is generally false.

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