A supply curve that starts at the origin has ?
Correct answer: B. A price elasticity of supply equal to one
- A. A price elasticity of supply greater than one
- B. A price elasticity of supply equal to one
- C. A price elasticity of supply less than one
- D. A positive price elasticity of supply
Explanation
For a straight-line supply curve passing through the origin, the percentage change in quantity supplied equals the percentage change in price, so elasticity is exactly one. This differs from a straight-line curve that does not pass through the origin, where elasticity varies along the curve.
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