The Figure Given Below Shows the Demand [D and D']

question 30

Multiple Choice

The figure given below shows the demand [D and D'] and supply [S and S'] curves of shares of stock.Figure 17.2

-The returns that skilled engineering professionals earn consist of both transfer earnings and economic rent. This implies that:

• A)demand for these professionals is highly elastic.
• B)the supply curve of skilled engineering professionals is upward-sloping.
• C)the supply curve of skilled engineering professionals is backward bending.
• D)demand for these professionals is perfectly inelastic.
• E)the supply curve of skilled engineering professionals is vertical.

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