Chapter 5: Q.19 (page 130)
Would you usually expect elasticity of demand or supply to be higher in the short run or in the long run? Why?
Short Answer
In short run the demand is more elastic and supply is more elastic in long run.
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Chapter 5: Q.19 (page 130)
Would you usually expect elasticity of demand or supply to be higher in the short run or in the long run? Why?
In short run the demand is more elastic and supply is more elastic in long run.
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