When the price rises by 4% and the quantity supplied increases by 8%, how would you describe the supply elasticity?

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29 May 2019
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Explanation

Since the quantity supplied changes by a greater percentage than the price (8% vs. 4%), the supply is considered price elastic. This means producers are responsive to price changes. The other options are incorrect because they refer to income elasticity or demand elasticity, which are not relevant here.

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